NEW DELHI: A was fatally stabbed by her former , leading to his death at the hands of her husband during a violent confrontation on Saturday night around 10.15pm in Delhi's Nabi Karim area.
The victims were identified as
Shalini, 22, and Aashu alias Shailendra, 34, while her husband Aakash, 23, sustained multiple stab injuries during the altercation and is currently receiving hospital treatment.
The incident occurred when Aakash and Shalini were traveling to meet her mother, Sheila, on Qutub Road. Aashu suddenly appeared and attacked Aakash with a knife.
"Aakash managed to dodge the first blow, but Aashu then turned towards Shalini, who was seated in an e-rickshaw, stabbed her multiple times," said Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Nidhin Valsan.
"Aakash rushed to her rescue but was also stabbed. He, however, managed to overpower Aashu, snatched his knife and stabbed him during the scuffle," the DCP added.
Shalini's brother Rohit and local residents transported all three to a hospital, where doctors pronounced Shalini and Aashu dead. Police confirmed that Shalini was pregnant at the time of her death.
The attack took place in full public view on a busy stretch near Qutub Road, causing panic in the area.
According to Shalini's mother, the couple had experienced marital problems a few years ago, during which Shalini entered into a live-in relationship with Aashu. She later reconciled with Aakash and returned to live with him and their two children.
Aashu, who claimed to be the father of Shalini's unborn child, was angered by her reconciliation with Aakash.
"Aashu was a listed Bad Character (BC) of Nabi Karim Police Station and had previous criminal records. Aakash, too, has three past criminal involvements," stated the DCP.
Based on Sheila's complaint, authorities have registered a case under sections 103-1 (murder) and 109-1 (attempt to murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at the Nabi Karim Police Station.Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with
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