Khushboo and Shivangi Allegedly Injured by Ramakrishna Dubey, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India
This source-based behavioral analysis does not establish a clinical diagnosis, motive, or legal finding.
This case illustrates severe interpersonal deception, dual life maintenance, coercive control, and domestic conflict involving bigamy. Ramakrishna Dubey maintained a secret marriage while fulfilling family expectations through a formal second marriage, resorting to gaslighting, hostile intimidation, and physical violence when caught.
Initial secrecy driven by fear of family disapproval evolved into deliberate deception. After being exposed, the offender attempted to rely on intimidation, character assassination, and violent ejection against his wives, prompting unexpected victim solidarity between Khushboo and Shivangi.
The dynamic progressed from secret dating and court marriage to dual domestic lives, fabricated employment schedules, discovery via phone call, domestic assault, joint victim disclosure, and police arrest.
Each entry separates the reported behavior or state from the analytical strength of the available narration.
| Behavior / construct | Person / subject | Detailed case context | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deception or concealment Behavioral pattern | Ramakrishna Dubey SuspectHusband of the victim |
Rahul constructed an elaborate false schedule of overnight work shifts to conceal his second marriage. When questioned by Khushboo regarding extended absences, he responded hostilesly and kept his mobile device locked. Context or trigger: Desire to maintain multiple relationships while appeasing family pressures Reported expression: Fabricated night shifts, kept mobile phone locked, and denied Khushboo's existence when challenged |
Explicitly reported Confidence: High |
| Family opposition or interference Family dynamics | Case-wide |
Both Rahul and Khushboo anticipated strong family opposition to their relationship, leading them to hide their initial court marriage. When they eventually visited Rahul's home in wedding clothes, his family reacted with hostility. Context or trigger: Village social norms and family disapproval of self-chosen romantic partnerships Reported expression: Cold reception at Rahul's home following temple wedding and family backing of second marriage |
Explicitly reported Confidence: High |
| Infidelity or competing attachment Relationship stressor | Ramakrishna Dubey SuspectHusband of the victim |
Rahul secretly married Shivangi with full family consent while remaining legally and emotionally committed to Khushboo in a separate rented apartment. Context or trigger: Entering a second family-arranged marriage while legally married to Khushboo Reported expression: Simultaneous cohabitation and marital commitment to two women |
Explicitly reported Confidence: High |
| Emotional abuse Control dynamics | Ramakrishna Dubey SuspectHusband of the victim |
When Khushboo and Shivangi confronted Rahul regarding his bigamy, Rahul and his associates engaged in verbal abuse, questioned Khushboo's character, and threatened both women. Context or trigger: Confrontation regarding bigamy and suspicious absences Reported expression: Snapping, character assassination, verbal harassment, and intimidation |
Explicitly reported Confidence: High |
| Help-seeking or disclosure Coping response | Khushboo VictimWife of the offender |
After recognizing the extent of Rahul's deception, Khushboo allied with Shivangi. Both women compiled digital logs and reported the bigamy, assault, and dowry harassment to law enforcement. Context or trigger: Discovery of Rahul's bigamy and eviction by in-laws Reported expression: Reaching out to co-wife Shivangi and registering formal police complaints with digital evidence |
Explicitly reported Confidence: High |
| Adaptive coping Coping response | Shivangi VictimWife of the offender |
Rather than directing hostility toward Khushboo, Shivangi invited Khushboo into her parental home and coordinated joint legal action against Rahul. Context or trigger: Discovery of deception and shared victimization Reported expression: Forming an alliance with Khushboo, offering housing, and pursuing legal accountability |
Explicitly reported Confidence: High |
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Rahul initiated contact with Khushboo in their village and convinced her to undergo a secret court marriage on October 19, 2023.
On November 30, 2024, Rahul and Khushboo married at a temple and moved into a rented apartment in Prayagraj following family hostility.
Rahul married Shivangi with family approval and fabricated night shift duties to maintain separate households.
Khushboo discovered Shivangi via phone call. Facing domestic assault and threats, both wives allied and secured Rahul's arrest.
Arrows show the sequence described in the source narrative; they do not prove that one psychological state caused the next event.
Analysis relies entirely on journalistic reports and statements provided by victims; no professional psychological evaluations of the suspect or victims are reported.