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Najafgarh Woman Killed After Dispute Over Instagram Reels as Husband Held in Custody

Police say frequent clashes over the woman’s social media activity are central to the inquiry.

This incident comes days after Nikki Bhati's death in Greater Noida, allegedly over dowry demands and her presence on social media.
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Police said the couple often fought over the woman’s social media activity. She was active on Instagram and WhatsApp, where she posted short videos and had more than 6,000 followers. (Representational image)

Overview

  • Officers responded to a 4:23 am PCR call in Old Roshanpura and found Rajni, 30, dead from strangulation inside the couple’s rented flat.
  • The accused, Aman, 35, an e-rickshaw driver, allegedly ingested poison and attempted to hang himself before being rescued; he remains hospitalized in police custody and has not yet given a formal statement.
  • Investigators point to repeated arguments over Rajni’s Instagram reels—she had roughly 6,000 followers—with initial inquiries also flagging prior allegations of physical abuse.
  • A murder case has been registered at Najafgarh under BNS Section 103, the body has been preserved for post-mortem, and crime-scene teams have collected evidence including the couple’s phones.
  • The family, originally from Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, has two sons aged 9 and 5, and police are recording statements from relatives and neighbors, including the landlord who alerted authorities.