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Ludhiana: Man gets life term for killing 21-year-old partner
A Ludhiana court sentenced Sunil Kumar to life imprisonment for strangling his live-in partner, 21-year-old Radhika, and concealing her body in their rented room. The verdict, delivered about 11 months after the incident, also imposed a ₹10,000 fine.
Why It Matters
This case highlights the investigation and judicial process in a domestic-violence related homicide, resulting in a life imprisonment and a financial penalty.
Timeline
3 Events
Guilty verdict and life imprisonment
May 2, 2026
The court of additional sessions judge Sandeep Singh Bajwa found Sunil Kumar guilty of killing Radhika and sentenced him to life imprisonment; a fine of ₹10,000 was also imposed.
Arrest of suspect
June 24, 2025
Sunil Kumar was arrested around two weeks after the murder as investigations continued.
Body recovered, case registered, and context provided
June 10, 2025
The body of 21-year-old Radhika was recovered decomposed from the rented room in Mohalla Fatehganj after the landlord reported a foul odor. Police found strangulation marks on the body and the victim’s arms tied with cloth; the case was registered with Division No 1 police. The victim’s family said the couple reportedly married four months earlier in a temple, but police say the wedding was not legally registered.