On July 4, 2025, Neeraj, a female government employee in Jaipur, Rajasthan, was fatally struck by a vehicle in an incident initially reported as an accident but later confirmed as a planned hit. The case involves family members, primarily her daughter Ayushi and cousin Balram Sharma, motivated by disputes over property inheritance and the victim's government job. Ayushi and several others were arrested, while Balram remains at large. The investigation revealed prior attempts at contract killing and alleged use of black magic to influence the victim's mental state.
Country: India
State/Province: Rajasthan, India
City/Region: Jaipur
Incident Type: Family Homicide
Relationship Status: Live-in relationship
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Incident Date: July 4, 2025
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The homicide stems from intense family opposition centered on inheritance and control over a government job. The daughter and cousin allegedly conspired to eliminate the mother through premeditated contract killing, involving manipulation, coercive control, and attempts to influence mental state via occult practices. The conflict escalated from property disputes to fatal violence within the family.
Jaipur Police arrested seven suspects with one at large. Evidence includes CCTV footage, admissions by hired killers, and rental vehicle records. Witness statements from the maternal uncle allege isolation and mistreatment of the father and mother by suspects. Investigation focuses on financial motives and family dynamics. Legal proceedings are ongoing.
Uncertainty remains regarding the current location of Balram Sharma, the at-large suspect. Financial recovery of the payment made to hitmen is unconfirmed. Some allegations, such as the 'liv-in' relationship and black magic use, remain disputed or unverified.
Following the death of the father, Neeraj gained government employment, which became a point of contention with her daughter Ayushi over property and job rights. Ayushi relocated to her uncle's home after disputes. Prior attempts at contract killing and black magic were reported. On July 4, 2025, a Scorpio vehicle deliberately struck Neeraj, causing her death. Police investigation linked the vehicle and hired killers to Ayushi and associates, leading to multiple arrests.
High risk due to premeditation, involvement of multiple family members, use of contract killing, and ongoing threat from at-large suspect. Financial greed and family power struggles increase potential for further violence.
Family disputes over inheritance and employment can escalate to lethal violence involving contract killing. Early warning signs include coercive control, manipulation, and attempts to influence mental state through occult means. Surveillance evidence and witness testimonies are critical in uncovering premeditation. The presence of an at-large suspect highlights ongoing risk.
Attempts at black magic to influence the victim's mental state and prior failed contract killing attempts were key early signals.
CCTV footage of the collision and admissions by hired killers helped connect the case to the suspects.
Strongest evidence included CCTV recordings, rental vehicle details, and confessions from hired killers.
The maternal uncle alleged that Ayushi and Balram isolated the father before his death and are responsible for the mother's death due to property greed.
No follow-up reports available beyond initial arrests and ongoing investigation.
The whereabouts of Balram Sharma remain unknown, and confirmation of financial recovery from the hitmen payment is unclear.