Shraddha Walkar was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend Aftab, who dismembered her body and stored the pieces in a refrigerator. The trial began in January 2023 and is ongoing with over 200 witnesses. Shraddha's father, Vikas Walkar, who was actively seeking justice, died of a heart attack before the verdict was delivered. The case involves a live-in relationship opposed by Shraddha's father, prior domestic conflict, and delayed judicial proceedings. The body parts remain in judicial custody, preventing the family from performing last rites. The trial is expected to conclude soon, but the family's future involvement is uncertain.
Country: India
State/Province: Maharashtra, India
City/Region: Mumbai
Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide
Relationship Status: Live-in relationship
Relationship Duration:
Incident Date: None
Relationship Origins:
Relationship Stages:
Contributing Factors:
Red Flags:
Motives:
Relationship Outcomes:
How the relationship or connection began.
Important relationship phases recorded for this case.
Reported red flags or early concern points.
Contributing factors and possible motives from the available sources.
Recorded relationship or case outcome.
Domestic Violence
The case involves a live-in relationship marked by domestic violence, jealousy, and infidelity suspicions. The victim's family opposed the relationship, leading to estrangement. The offender allegedly murdered and dismembered the victim, with the case delayed by procedural issues and defense tactics, prolonging the family's suffering.
The trial began in January 2023 with 212 witnesses, 165 completed. The accused confessed in police presence with family members present. Body parts are judicial evidence, delaying last rites. Defense counsel's tactics and witness availability caused trial delays. The father's death adds uncertainty to family involvement in ongoing proceedings.
No confusion about suspect identity; the accused confessed. Delays caused by defense petitions and witness cross-examination scheduling. No ambiguity about homicide nature.
Shraddha Walkar entered a live-in relationship with Aftab, whom she met via Bumble. The relationship was opposed by her father, leading to estrangement. Prior domestic violence and threats were reported but not effectively acted upon. In 2022, Aftab allegedly murdered and dismembered Shraddha, hiding body parts in a refrigerator and disposing of them in Mehrauli forests. DNA evidence matched the remains to Shraddha. The trial started in January 2023, with extensive witness testimony and ongoing legal proceedings. The father actively pursued justice until his death in 2025.
High risk due to ongoing domestic violence, escalating conflicts, and lack of timely judicial resolution. The offender demonstrated extreme violence and control, and the victim lacked effective protection.
Live-in relationships with family opposition can escalate to fatal domestic violence. Early domestic violence complaints require serious attention to prevent escalation. Delays in judicial processes prolong victim family trauma. The case highlights the need for speedy trials and support for victims in abusive relationships.
Domestic violence allegations and prior threats reported by the victim a year before the murder were critical early signals.
Confession by the accused, DNA matching of body parts, blood stains in the victim's home, and witness testimonies including family members were key clues.
DNA evidence, police investigation reports, accused's confession, and witness statements including family members' testimonies were strongest evidence types.
Witnesses included family members, police, and forensic experts. The victim's father and brother were present during evidence collection and confession. Statements corroborated the accused's confession and forensic findings.
Follow-up reports revealed the father's death before verdict and ongoing trial delays. No new suspects or major changes in case facts reported.
Exact timeline for verdict remains unclear. Future family involvement in the case after father's death is uncertain.