On January 29, 2026, in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, Vijay Kumar Sahni and accomplices Sandhya Sahni and Ram Vilas Sahni killed Priya Shetty following a dispute involving infidelity, bigamy, and family conflict. The incident involved strangulation and blunt force trauma. The suspects were arrested following police investigation aided by CCTV footage and forensic evidence.
Country: India
State/Province: Uttar Pradesh, India
City/Region: Gorakhpur
Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide
Relationship Status: Married
Relationship Duration: Approximately 14 years (intermittent)
Incident Date: Jan. 29, 2026
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How the relationship or connection began.
Approximately 14 years (intermittent)
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2026-01-29
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Jealousy
The case involves a complex relationship pattern marked by infidelity, bigamy, and coercive control. Vijay maintained simultaneous relationships with Priya and Sandhya, leading to family interference and escalating conflict. The involvement of family members in the homicide and disposal indicates high family pressure and control dynamics. Alcohol consumption contributed to the escalation of violence.
Police investigation utilized CCTV footage and forensic examination to identify suspects and recover the body. Vijay, Sandhya, and Ram Vilas were arrested and charged. No contradictions reported. Court verdict or sentencing details remain unavailable.
Vijay and Priya met in 2012 and cohabited until 2014 when Vijay abandoned Priya and married Sandhya in an arranged marriage. Despite this, Vijay maintained intermittent contact with Priya, including a temple marriage ceremony. In 2025, contact was re-established via social media. In January 2026, the three traveled to Gorakhpur to resolve conflicts but after alcohol consumption, Vijay and Sandhya killed Priya by strangulation and blunt force trauma. Ram Vilas was involved in the disposal of the body. Police identified suspects through CCTV and forensic evidence leading to arrests.
High risk due to history of infidelity, bigamy, coercive control, family interference, and alcohol abuse. The presence of multiple partners and children from different relationships increased conflict potential.
Early signs of infidelity, bigamy, and coercive control combined with family interference and alcohol abuse can escalate to fatal violence. Monitoring relationship dynamics and family involvement is critical in preventing domestic violence homicides.
Infidelity, bigamy, coercive control, family interference, and alcohol abuse were key early signals.
CCTV footage of the scooter and forensic evidence helped connect the case.
Forensic examinations and CCTV footage were strongest evidence types.
Not reported.
No follow-up reports available regarding court verdict or sentencing.
Exact court verdict or sentencing details remain unclear.