Kathua; 28 Jan :
District Police Kathua has successfully solved a blind murder case with the arrest of the wife for murdering her husband, following a meticulous, scientific, and professional investigation.
On 09-10-2025, Police Station Billawar received reliable information that one person namely Bittu Ram S/o Durga Dass, resident of Dhar Dugnoo, Tehsil Billawar, District Kathua, was found dead in the Nallah under mysterious circumstances. Acting promptly on the information, an inquest proceeding under Section 194 BNSS was initiated vide DDR No. 19 dated 09-10-2025.
During the course of enquiry, the police team from PS Billawar visited the spot, inspected the area, and collected crucial physical and circumstantial evidence. Preliminary examination of the dead body revealed multiple injuries on the face and limbs, along with a ligature mark around the neck, raising serious suspicion of foul play. Scientific examination of the scene of crime was conducted with the assistance of the FSL Unit and Crime Photography Team, and several exhibits were seized as per procedure. The post-mortem examination of the deceased was also conducted as per rules.
During a sustained enquiry, the police team led by SHO PS Billawar through diligent ground-level investigation, human intelligence, and technical analysis, gathered vital evidence and examined several suspects. Based on the material collected during enquiry, the inquest proceedings were converted into a murder case, and FIR No. 09/2026 under Section 103 BNS was registered at Police Station Billawar.
During further investigation, one lady namely Simro Devi, wife of the deceased, resident of Dhar Dugnoo, Tehsil Billawar, District Kathua, was arrested for the murder of her husband. During sustained interrogation, the accused confessed her involvement in the crime and disclosed that she had illicit relationships, which frequently led to quarrels and strained relations with her husband. She further admitted that due to these disputes, she strangulated Bittu Ram with a rope, resulting in his death. Relevant recoveries connected with the offence were also effected during the course of investigation.