Sandhya Sharma, a 25-year-old female teacher in Faridabad, Haryana, India, was murdered by Amit, a 21-year-old male milk seller who had an obsessive one-sided love for her. Amit stabbed Sandhya 34 times within 32 seconds after luring her outside the school by falsely claiming to be her husband. The victim had previously filed a police complaint against Amit for stalking and harassment, and had changed schools to avoid him. The suspect was arrested within two hours of the incident. The school principal witnessed the attack and was threatened by the suspect.
Country: India
State/Province: Haryana, India
City/Region: Faridabad
Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide
Relationship Status: Married
Relationship Duration: Approximately 2 years
Incident Date: Aug. 2, 2026
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How the relationship or connection began.
Approximately 2 years
Important relationship phases recorded for this case.
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Contributing factors and possible motives from the available sources.
2026-08-02
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Jealousy
The case involves a one-sided obsessive love from the suspect towards the victim, leading to stalking and harassment over approximately two years. Despite the victim's efforts to distance herself, including filing a police complaint and changing schools, the suspect escalated to lethal violence. The suspect's behavior showed a pattern of obsession, rejection, and revenge culminating in a sudden, violent attack.
The police investigation was aided by CCTV footage and witness testimony. The suspect was arrested within two hours. The victim had previously filed complaints against the suspect, indicating a history of harassment. The school principal's eyewitness account was crucial in understanding the incident sequence.
The suspect, Amit, stalked and harassed Sandhya Sharma for about two years. After the victim filed a police complaint and changed schools, Amit planned the attack. On the incident day, he entered the school disguised, falsely claimed to be the victim's husband to lure her out, and stabbed her 34 times in 32 seconds before fleeing. Police used CCTV and witness statements to identify and arrest him.
High risk due to prior stalking, harassment, legal complaints, and escalation to weapon use. The suspect's obsession and prior threats indicated a significant danger to the victim.
Early police complaints and victim's attempts to avoid the suspect were insufficient to prevent escalation. Obsessive stalking and harassment can rapidly escalate to lethal violence. Immediate intervention and protective measures are critical when red flags like stalking and weapon acquisition appear.
Prior police complaint by the victim, stalking behavior, harassment, and victim changing schools to avoid the suspect.
CCTV footage, witness statements from the school principal, and prior police complaints helped connect the case.
CCTV video of the attack, victim's police complaint records, eyewitness testimony from the school principal.
The school principal reported hearing screams, witnessing the stabbing, attempting to intervene, and being threatened by the suspect with a knife.
No follow-up reports available beyond the arrest and initial investigation details.
Exact incident date is not specified; no detailed information on suspect's background or psychological evaluation.