Jhansi Woman Auto Driver Murder: Ex-Lover Arrested After Encounter, Motive Revealed

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News18•10-01-2026, 14:14
Jhansi Woman Auto Driver Murder: Ex-Lover Arrested After Encounter, Motive Revealed
- •Jhansi's first woman auto driver, Anita Choudhary, was found dead on January 5, initially believed to be an accident.
- •Her sister, Vinita, suspected murder, alleging Mukesh Jha had stalked and threatened Anita, and police had not acted on prior complaints.
- •A post-mortem confirmed Anita was shot dead, leading SSP BBGTS Murthy to offer a Rs 25,000 reward for Mukesh Jha's arrest.
- •Mukesh Jha was arrested after an encounter near Karguwan Road, where he opened fire while trying to flee during a police check.
- •Jha confessed to killing Anita on their wedding anniversary night, claiming she ended their seven-year relationship for another man.
Why It Matters: Jhansi's pioneering woman auto driver was murdered by her former lover after she ended their relationship.
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