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Crime
SSB Soldier from Gwalior Arrested After Killing Wife During Karva Chauth
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 02:36 PM
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An SSB soldier from Gwalior strangled his wife while celebrating Karva Chauth, slept beside the body overnight, and was later arrested after his 12‑year‑old daughter revealed the motive.
The incident took place in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, on the eve of Karva Chauth when an SSB soldier took a leave to observe the festival.
Police reports say the soldier strangled his wife and, after the act, slept beside the corpse for the entire night.
The case came to light when the soldier’s 12‑year‑old daughter disclosed details to authorities, leading to his arrest.
Investigators are probing the motive and have taken the soldier into custody; the case is under investigation.
Police reports say the soldier strangled his wife and, after the act, slept beside the corpse for the entire night.
The case came to light when the soldier’s 12‑year‑old daughter disclosed details to authorities, leading to his arrest.
Investigators are probing the motive and have taken the soldier into custody; the case is under investigation.