Husband, Wife Arrested Over Alleged Murder of 22-Year-Old in Hamirpur

Husband and wife arrested in Hamirpur youth murder case

A major development has emerged in the case involving the body of a 22-year-old youth found in a forest in Hamirpur. Police have arrested Atal Bihari and his wife Bharti in connection with the alleged murder of Harishchandra.

The body of Harishchandra was found in the forest of Gauhani village, under the Majhgawan police station area. According to the case details, the youth was killed by a sharp-weapon attack on his neck.

Harishchandra had been missing since the evening of 2 November. His body was found in the forest on 3 November.

Police arrested Atal Bihari and Bharti from a passenger waiting shelter built near Gauhani culvert. An axe allegedly used in the murder was also recovered at the instance of the accused.

The murder was carried out over a love affair, according to the case details. Majhgawan police have started the process of presenting both accused before the court.