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Lucknow Woman Held After Confessing to Killing Live-In Partner

Police have detained her two daughters following the confession.

Overview

  • Ratna called the control room around 9am to report the killing after staying in the house with Surya Pratap Singh’s body for about 10 hours, according to police.
  • An FIR for murder has been registered at BBD police station, and a forensic team processed the Green City residence as the body was sent for post-mortem.
  • Investigators say the fatal confrontation occurred around 11pm Sunday, with the victim’s throat slit using a knife that police say has been recovered.
  • Police are examining disputes over transferring property ownership as well as alleged advances toward the elder daughter as possible motives.
  • Authorities describe a years-long relationship that began when Surya tutored the daughters, with reports differing on how long they cohabited and on the daughters’ ages.