One Week Into Marriage, UP Man Kills Third Wife in Brutal Assault

Varanasi police arrest Raju Pal after his 26-year-old wife Aarti dies from injuries; couple had wed on May 9

May 18, 2025 | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: In a shocking case of domestic violence, a man in Amauli village of Varanasi district has been arrested for allegedly killing his third wife just a week after their marriage.

The victim, Aarti Pal (26) from Jaunpur, had married Raju Pal (44) on May 9 — his third marriage after two previous unions had ended. Clashes reportedly began almost immediately after the wedding.

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On Thursday night, Raju allegedly beat Aarti severely during a domestic altercation. Neighbours alerted the police, who rushed her to Narpatpur Community Health Centre, where doctors declared her brought dead, according to Chaubepur SHO Jagdish Kuswaha.

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The police have arrested Raju, and the victim’s body has been sent for post-mortem. An investigation is underway to determine the exact cause and circumstances surrounding her death.

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