Man in Uttar Pradesh shoots wife’s alleged lover dead in Meerut; confesses to police
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- •A 32-year-old man in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly shot his wife’s lover dead on Wednesday morning.
- •The accused, Rakesh Kumar, fired three gunshots at the victim, identified as Anil Sharma (35), who died on the spot.
- •Kumar surrendered to the police and confessed to the crime, citing a personal dispute involving his wife.
- •Police have recovered the accused’s licensed pistol and are investigating the matter further; Kumar has been remanded in police custody.
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh – A tense standoff unfolded in the early hours of Wednesday when a 32-year-old man allegedly shot his wife’s lover dead in broad daylight, before surrendering to the police in Meerut’s Kanker Khera area. The accused, identified as Rakesh Kumar, reportedly confessed to the crime during interrogation.
According to police reports, the incident took place around 7:30 AM when Rakesh Kumar allegedly spotted his wife in a compromising position with another man near their residence. Enraged, he allegedly fired three gunshots at the man, identified as 35-year-old Anil Sharma, killing him on the spot. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital but was declared dead on arrival. Kumar, who was armed with a licensed pistol, did not flee the scene and instead waited for the police to arrive.
