Overview
- Constable Meenakshi Sharma was arrested on Sunday after SHO Arun Kumar Rai’s wife filed a complaint alleging murder.
- Rai, 48, suffered a gunshot wound inside his official quarters at Kuthaund around 9:30 pm Friday and died during treatment near 11:30 pm.
- Police initially described the case as prima facie suicide, with the final determination pending investigation.
- Authorities conducted a videographed autopsy at Orai Medical College, collected forensic evidence, and plan to recreate the scene.
- CCTV footage circulating online that shows the constable leaving the quarters is being examined as investigators review her initial account.