Manish, a resident of Abdulapur, walked into Bhawanpur police station on Monday and claimed he had slit his 25‑year‑old wife Kavita’s throat. Circle Officer Sudhir Singh said the body was found at the scene and that Manish immediately surrendered. The officer added—after a quick forensic sweep— that evidence was collected and the case was registered.
In a separate village, Chand Khan allegedly strangled his 28‑year‑old wife Shahista with a dupatta in Fatehullapur after a three‑month property dispute. Circle Officer Sangram Singh received the tip in the afternoon and said the body was discovered near their home. Shahista’s brother, Sonu, told police that the couple had four children and that Chand had acquired village land some time ago, prompting Shahista to demand a transfer to their children’s names.
Both men were arrested on the same day; their wives’ bodies were sent to the district forensic lab for post‑mortem. Police have registered cases under the IPC sections for murder and assault with intent to cause death. The investigations are ongoing, with officers probing the motives and any possible accomplices.
The incidents underscore the urgent need for stronger protective measures for women in rural communities. Police officials expect to hold a joint press conference next week to outline steps to prevent future occurrences.