A 20-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her husband during a domestic dispute in Kachta village of Dehradun district’s Kalsi area on Thursday afternoon. The accused, identified as Manoj, allegedly attacked Neelu with a sickle before fleeing the scene.

Manoj, 27, works in agriculture and lives with his joint family in the revenue village, according to police. He and Neelu had married for love around 18 months before the incident. The couple had reportedly faced repeated arguments in recent times, and investigators are examining whether the dispute led to the attack.

The incident took place while other family members were working in the fields. Police said only Manoj and Neelu were at home when an argument escalated. The exact circumstances surrounding the confrontation remain under investigation.

Attack followed an argument

According to the account being examined by investigators, Neelu ran from a room towards the courtyard while trying to protect herself. Manoj allegedly picked up a sickle kept inside the room and struck her on the neck several times.

Neelu collapsed after sustaining serious injuries and died at the spot, police said. Manoj allegedly left the bloodstained sickle in the courtyard before escaping from the village.

The report describes the case as arising from a dispute between the couple. However, the motive, the sequence of events and every aspect of the alleged killing are still being investigated. Manoj has not been reported arrested in the available information.

Revenue police begin search

A Naib Tehsildar and a team from the revenue police reached the village after the incident. Officials inspected the scene, collected evidence and took custody of the body.

The body was sent for -mortem examination. Naib Tehsildar Ravindra Aswal said the authorities were investigating the reason for the killing, the circumstances of the dispute and the sequence of events. Search operations and raids to locate the accused were continuing.

The case falls under the revenue-police system used in parts of Uttarakhand. The available report does not state whether a formal case document had been filed or whether Manoj had been detained by the time of publication.

Family seeks strict punishment

News of Neelu’s death caused distress among residents and both families. Her maternal relatives demanded strict action against the accused and called for the death penalty.

That demand is a position expressed by the victim’s family, not a court decision. The investigation and any subsequent legal proceedings will determine the charges and next steps in the case.

Conclusion

Neelu was allegedly killed during a domestic dispute in Kachta village, while her husband Manoj fled after the attack. Revenue police have collected evidence, sent the body for -mortem examination and continued efforts to locate him.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where did the incident take place?

The incident took place in Kachta village in the Kalsi area of Dehradun district.

Q. Who was the woman who died?

The woman was identified as Neelu, aged 20.

Q. Who is the accused?

The accused was identified as Manoj, aged 27, who was Neelu’s husband.

Q. What weapon was allegedly used?

Police said a sickle was allegedly used in the attack.

Q. What action have officials taken?

Revenue police inspected the scene, collected evidence, took custody of the body and sent it for -mortem examination.

Q. Has the accused been arrested?

The available information states that Manoj fled and that police were searching for him. It does not report an arrest.

Q. What did Neelu’s family demand?

Her maternal relatives demanded strict action and sought the death penalty for the accused.