Balaghat (Madhya Pradesh), Nov 11
In a chilling act of violence and apathy that has sent shockwaves through Madhya Pradesh, a 23-year-old woman was brutally murdered in broad daylight at a busy bus stop, her throat slit by a jilted lover while onlookers filmed the incident instead of intervening and helping the victim.
The two had known each other for nearly five years and were reportedly in a relationship that soured recently when Ritu ceased communication with him, fuelling Roshan's rage.
They recovered the blood-stained knife, both mobile phones for call record analysis, the 'dupatta', and Ritu's bag.
A murder case has been registered against him, with police vowing to fast-track proceedings and scrutinising digital footprints for prior threats.