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Woman shot dead, body dumped in Nuh well; partner absconding
A 26-year-old woman in Nuh was shot dead and her body dumped in a forest well. The live-in partner is absconding with family members; a missing person case was opened, later converted to murder as police raid for the suspect continue.
Why It Matters
The case highlights violence against women and ongoing police operations to apprehend a suspect with prior criminal history; it underscores the use of live-in relationships in criminal investigations and the urgency of timely missing-person reports.
Timeline
5 Events
April 30, 2026: Ongoing investigation and statements from police
April 30, 2026
Investigators indicated the motive would become clear after the partner’s arrest. Authorities noted ongoing raids and that the suspect remains at large as they continue the investigation.
April 29, 2026: Case converted to murder; suspect at large
April 29, 2026
Police stated the case was converted into murder. The prime suspect, the victim’s live-in partner, is absconding with his family members, and multiple crime teams are conducting raids to arrest him.
April 28, 2026: Body recovered from well
April 28, 2026
The body of the woman was recovered from a well in a forested area near Devla Nangli after villagers reported a foul smell and spotted what appeared to be a human body inside. The body was tied with a bedsheet and a heavy stone before being dumped in the well, which is about 3 km from Devla Nangli.
April 24, 2026: Partner files missing complaint
April 24, 2026
The victim’s live-in partner filed a missing complaint at Nuh Sadar police station. Police later stated the case was converted to murder.
April 19, 2026: Woman goes missing
April 19, 2026
The 26-year-old woman had been missing since April 19. She had been living with her live-in partner in Devla Nangli, according to police, and her disappearance prompted subsequent investigations.