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Revenge or Desperation? UP Woman Murders Blackmailer
Revenge or Desperation? UP Woman Murders Blackmailer

Revenge or Desperation? UP Woman Murders Blackmailer

A shocking murder case has emerged from Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, where a 32-year-old woman allegedly choked a man to death while being intimate with him. According to police statements, the woman claimed she was being blackmailed into a relationship by the deceased, identified as Iqbal. Feeling trapped and desperate to protect her family, she took a drastic step. She was arrested two days after Iqbal’s body was discovered near his home.

How They Met

Iqbal, a Zari Zardosi artisan, frequently visited the woman’s village for work. During one of these visits, they became acquainted and exchanged phone numbers. Over time, their conversations became frequent. Eventually, Iqbal invited the woman to his home, where she alleged he forced her into a physical relationship.

The Alleged Blackmail

When the woman threatened to inform her husband about Iqbal’s advances, he reportedly revealed that he had recorded their phone conversations. He warned her that he would expose the recordings and ruin her family if she did not comply with his demands. Fearful of the consequences and concerned for her children’s future, she continued to meet him under duress.

The Final Encounter

On Wednesday, after dropping his wife at her parents’ home, Iqbal was on his way back when he received a call from the woman. She had planned to meet him that night. Before leaving her home, she gave her husband tea laced with sleeping pills to ensure he would not wake up.
At around 11:40 PM, she arrived at Iqbal’s residence, where they engaged in conversation before he tried to initiate physical intimacy. Overwhelmed with anger and desperation, she decided to act. She restrained his hands, sat on his chest, and suffocated him by covering his mouth and choking him. Once she was sure he had stopped breathing, she moved his body to the staircase and quietly left the scene.

Motive Behind the Crime

The woman claimed that she saw no way out of the continuous blackmail and emotional distress. She believed that taking this step was the only way to protect her family and end her suffering.

Conclusion

Following the investigation, the police arrested the woman and charged her with murder. Authorities are further examining the details of the case to establish the full extent of the circumstances leading to the crime.
This case highlights the serious consequences of blackmail and coercion, shedding light on the emotional and psychological trauma victims endure. Law enforcement continues to investigate to ensure justice is served.

Source: Inputs from various media Sources 

Priya Bairagi

Reviewed by Dr Aarti Nehra (MBBS, MMST)

I’m a pharmacist with a strong background in health sciences. I hold a BSc from Delhi University and a pharmacy degree from PDM University. I write articles and daily health news while interviewing doctors to bring you the latest insights. In my free time, you’ll find me at the gym or lost in a sci-fi novel.

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