Feb 11 • 01:45 UTC 🇮🇳 India Aaj Tak (Hindi)

Sick husband, helpful 'friend' and illicit relationship... horrendous incident in Delhi

In a shocking incident in Delhi, a man murdered his wife’s friend out of suspicion of an illicit relationship.

In a troubling case from Gokulpuri in North East Delhi, a 42-year-old man, Gauri Shankar Yadav, has been arrested for the murder of his wife's close friend, 28-year-old Ravi Kumar. The incident occurred following suspicions of an illicit relationship when Yadav returned to Delhi from Surat on February 6 and found Kumar at his home. This tragedy underscores the dangerous consequences of jealousy and mistrust within personal relationships.

Yadav's wife, originally from Ballia in Uttar Pradesh, narrates how Ravi had been a pillar of support during difficult times, especially when her husband was hospitalized and unable to provide for their family. It was during this time that Ravi assisted her in starting a food stall to support her and her children, as well as helping her find a room to rent when they faced housing difficulties. This highlights how relationships can become complicated and fraught when external factors such as illness and financial hardship are introduced into the mix.

The case raises important questions about the nature of relationships and trust, as well as the extreme actions sometimes taken as a result of perceived betrayals. This incident serves as a grim reminder of the potential for domestic violence when jealousy and misunderstanding intersect, and it underscores the need for better support systems for families facing such crises.

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