Web of deceit, betrayal: Murder accused’s controversial past

Alwar: In a chilling tale that has gripped Kishangarh Bas town of Khairthal-Tijara district, the murder of 35-year-old Hansraj Kashyap has unveiled a web of deceit, betrayal and a lifestyle shrouded in controversy. The prime suspect, Jitendra Kumar, a 36-year-old resident of Adarah Nagar, is at the centre of this scandal, known for his flamboyant lifestyle and an alleged string of illicit affairs. The discovery of Hansraj's body stuffed in a blue drum led to the arrest of his wife, Laxmi Devi (31), who has been accused of conspiring with Jitendra to murder her husband. The alleged affair between Laxmi and Jitendra was no secret in the neighborhood, with Jitendra even arranging a rented room for her in his own house. As per his neighbours, Jitendra's past is as murky as the present murder allegation. His late wife, Shashi Sharma, died under suspicious circumstances 12 years ago, purportedly from electrocution. However, neighbours, including retired policeman Bhagirath Gaur, have long harbored doubts about the true cause of her death. Gaur claims that Shashi's body bore marks consistent with torture and her death was conveniently labeled an accident due to her family's financial constraints. The retired policeman, who once considered Jitendra's family as his own, has now become one of his staunchest critics. Gaur's daughter-in-law was allegedly another victim of Jitendra's charm, leaving her husband to live with Jitendra in a live-in relationship that ended in turmoil. Jitendra's mother, Mithlesh Sharma, is left to pick up the pieces of a shattered family reputation. She expressed her anguish over her son's criminal actions, which have left her unable to face the community. Jitendra's 14-year-old son now bears the burden of his father's notoriety, says Mithlesh. "Jitendra has not only committed one murder (of Hansraj) but has destroyed many families," says Gaur. As the police investigation unfolds, Kishangarh Bas town watches closely, captivated by the unfolding illicit relationship drama that reads like a crime thriller.

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