On June 24, 2025, in Kumhariya Village, Jhansi District, Uttar Pradesh, India, Sushila Devi, a 60-year-old homemaker, was murdered. The case involves complex family and relationship dynamics including Pooja Jatav, her sister Kamini, and Kamini's boyfriend Anil Verma, all arrested as suspects. Pooja had a history of marital disputes, including an attempted murder case involving her first husband Ramesh. She later entered a live-in relationship with Kalyan Rajput, who died in a road accident in 2019. The murder appears to be driven by personal and familial conflicts, with charges filed and the investigation ongoing.
Country: India
State/Province: Uttar Pradesh, India
City/Region: Kumhariya Village
Incident Type: Murder
Relationship Status: Live-in relationship
Relationship Duration: Approximately 1 year (live-in relationship)
Incident Date: June 24, 2025
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Approximately 1 year (live-in relationship)
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2025-06-24
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Domestic Violence
The case involves a complex domestic violence pattern with escalating conflicts within a family involving in-laws and extramarital relationships. The victim, Sushila Devi, was murdered by her daughter-in-law Pooja Jatav and accomplices, motivated by jealousy, family pressure, and control issues. Prior incidents include attempted murder and marital disputes, indicating a history of violence and manipulation within the relationships.
Charges have been filed against Pooja Jatav, Kamini, and Anil Verma. The investigation includes examination of prior attempted murder cases, family disputes, and relationship dynamics. Arrests have been made, and the case is under active investigation. The involvement of multiple family members and prior legal cases complicates the investigation.
No reported confusion or conflicting claims about suspect identities; suspects have been arrested and charged. Some complexity arises from multiple relationships and prior incidents but no major disputed narratives reported.
Pooja Jatav, after a troubled marriage and an attempted murder case involving her first husband, entered a live-in relationship with Kalyan Rajput who died in 2019. She later became involved in conflicts with her mother-in-law Sushila Devi. Along with her sister Kamini and Kamini's boyfriend Anil Verma, Pooja allegedly conspired and murdered Sushila Devi on June 24, 2025. The case was uncovered through investigation of family disputes and prior violent incidents.
High risk due to history of attempted murder, ongoing domestic conflicts, and involvement of multiple family members with complex relationships and rivalries.
Early signs of domestic violence and escalating conflicts within family relationships can lead to fatal outcomes. Prior history of violence, manipulation, and complex family dynamics are critical warning signs. Legal disputes and unresolved marital conflicts may escalate to serious crimes.
Prior attempted murder case, marital disputes, and family rejection due to caste differences were early signals.
Court meeting of Pooja and Kalyan, live-in relationship despite family rejection, and prior violent incidents helped connect the case.
Legal records of attempted murder, arrest records, witness testimonies, and relationship history were strongest evidence types.
Witnesses include family members such as Ajay Rajput and Ragini, who provided statements. Specific witness observations are not detailed in the source.
No follow-up reports available beyond charges filed and arrests.
Details about the exact motive and sequence of the murder event remain unclear; occupation details of some suspects are unknown.