Feb 14 • 17:59 UTC 🇮🇳 India Aaj Tak (Hindi)

Mysterious Death of a Couple in Noida Car, Boy's Family Accuses Murder

A couple was found dead in a parked car in Noida, with signs of gunshot wounds, sparking allegations of murder from the boy's family.

In Noida, near Delhi, the shocking discovery of a young couple found dead in a locked car has raised serious alarm. The victims, identified as 32-year-old Sumit and 26-year-old Rekha, both showed signs of gunshot wounds. According to police, a firearm was recovered from Sumit's hand inside the car, and initial investigations hinted at the possibility of suicide. However, senior officers and forensic teams were called to the scene, and pending the autopsy report, the situation remains precarious as the matter of suicide versus murder is in question.

Family members, particularly from Sumit's side, have vehemently accused that the couple was murdered. They allege that the couple had been victims of caste-based discrimination, which may have contributed to their untimely demise. A cousin of Sumit claimed that both were threatened by Rekha's family, which purportedly made disparaging remarks about their relationship. Additionally, they reported receiving intimidating calls from international numbers warning them of police retribution if they pursued justice.

Sumit and Rekha had been in a relationship for over a decade, and the family's claims indicate a backdrop of social tension that might have impacted their lives. As the investigation unfolds, the authorities must navigate not only the forensic evidence but also the broader societal issues of caste and familial opposition that this case highlights, raising questions about the safety and rights of couples in similar situations in India.

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