Bhopal Murder: Why did married lover murder 33 year old Siya in Bhopal? The body was thrown in the septic tank. This horrifying story related to Instagram affair, blackmail and the help of family was solved by the police in 24 hours.
Bhopal Married Lover Kills Woman: A sensational case has come to light in Nishatpura area of Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh. The body of 33-year-old woman Ashrafi alias Siya was found in a septic tank installed in a vacant plot. The police claimed to have solved the case within 24 hours, revealing a complex tale of love, betrayal, blackmail and murder. Sia and her married boyfriend Sameer met through Instagram about a year ago. Their conversation started with a simple chat and then soon turned into an affair. Blinded by love, Siya leaves her home in Maharashtra and comes to live with Sameer in Bhopal.
What was Sameer’s secret?
Sameer was already married and had two children. As soon as Siya started living in his house, fights started increasing continuously. Neighbors told that arguments and tension continued in the house day and night. According to the police, Siya was pressurizing Sameer to marry her. On refusal, he threatened Rs 5 lakh and legal action. Sameer’s wife could not tolerate this tension and got angry and went to her parents’ house in Jabalpur.
When did love turn into murder?
On Monday evening, there was another fight between Siya and Sameer. According to the police, in anger Sameer strangulated Siya. To destroy the evidence, Sameer seeks help from his brother, mother and sister. The body was sealed in an iron box and thrown into a septic tank in an empty plot near their house.
How did the case come to light and how was it identified?
On Thursday, nearby children complained about the foul smell coming from the tank. Neighbors informed the police about the floating iron box. On search, the police found Siya’s decomposed body. There were no obvious injury marks on the body, but identification was based on the tattoo of a lamp on his hand and the date of birth “26 May 1992”. Nishatpura Police Inspector Manoj Patwa said that the body looked three-four days old.
Police action-who arrested?
Sameer is still absconding. The police arrested his brother, mother and sister for helping in disposing of the body. Sameer’s wife is also under investigation. Officials suspect that other family members may also be involved in this crime.
Sia’s past and further investigation
According to police sources, Siya had a complicated past. It is reported that he had earlier married thrice in Maharashtra and Rajasthan. Officials are also saying that the entire incident and motive will become clear after the forensic and postmortem reports come.