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Man Kills Cousin in Rae Bareli Over Wife's Affair, Arrested
✍️ TOI City
🗓 18 Jun 2026, 11:01 PM
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Police in Rae Bareli have arrested a man for allegedly murdering his cousin, a watchman. Investigators believe the motive was an affair between the accused and the victim's wife.
A man has been apprehended by Rae Bareli police in connection with the murder of his cousin. The victim, who worked as a watchman, was found dead under suspicious circumstances.
Investigators have identified a suspected motive behind the killing. According to preliminary findings, the accused allegedly murdered his cousin due to an ongoing illicit relationship with the victim's wife. The affair is reported to have been ongoing for approximately three years.
The accused has reportedly confessed to the crime, stating that he committed the murder to end the perceived obstacle to his relationship. Further details regarding the exact manner of the killing and the investigation are being processed by the authorities.
Investigators have identified a suspected motive behind the killing. According to preliminary findings, the accused allegedly murdered his cousin due to an ongoing illicit relationship with the victim's wife. The affair is reported to have been ongoing for approximately three years.
The accused has reportedly confessed to the crime, stating that he committed the murder to end the perceived obstacle to his relationship. Further details regarding the exact manner of the killing and the investigation are being processed by the authorities.