Jhansi's First Female Auto Driver Murdered: Ex-Lover Arrested After Encounter

• Anita Chaudhary, Jhansi's first female auto driver, was found murdered near her overturned auto on January 5.
• Initially thought to be an accident, a post-mortem confirmed death by gunshot, leading to a murder investigation.
• Main accused Mukesh Jha, Anita's ex-lover, was arrested after an encounter where he sustained a leg injury.
• Mukesh confessed to killing Anita due to 'betrayal in love,' stating they had a secret temple marriage seven years ago.
• Anita was a symbol of women's self-reliance, inspiring many women to become auto drivers in Jhansi.

Why It Matters: Jhansi's pioneering female auto driver was murdered by her ex-lover over a past relationship.