Jhansi Female Auto Driver Murder: Main Accused Arrested After Encounter

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CNBC TV18•10-01-2026, 16:15
Jhansi Female Auto Driver Murder: Main Accused Arrested After Encounter
- •Anita Chaudhary, Jhansi's first female auto driver, was murdered on January 4 near Sakunwa Dhukwan Colony.
- •The killing was motivated by a love affair, betrayal, and planned revenge, according to police.
- •Main accused Mukesh Jha, who was in a seven-year relationship with Anita, was arrested after a brief encounter where he was shot in the leg.
- •Jha confessed to shooting Anita in the temple after she refused to reconcile on their wedding anniversary.
- •Police recovered a pistol and cartridges from Jha; a reward of ₹25,000 was announced for his capture.
Why It Matters: Jhansi's first female auto driver was murdered due to a love affair gone wrong; main accused arrested.
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