Noida — A 25-year-old woman was shot dead by her boyfriend on Friday evening in Noida’s Phase-2 area, police said. The tragic incident occurred reportedly because the victim refused his repeated marriage proposals.
🔹 What happened
According to police, the accused, identified as Krishna (26), visited the victim — named Sonu (25) — at her paying-guest accommodation after she declined to marry him. The couple had known each other earlier, having worked together in a factory, and were in a relationship during that time. Hindustan Times
At around evening time, Krishna allegedly opened fire at Sonu. She was rushed to the hospital by police teams, but was declared dead.
Local police have described the crime as an outcome of the woman’s refusal to marry the accused. Multiple teams have been formed to apprehend Krishna, who is currently absconding.
🔎 Background & context
The police said that after working together, Sonu had changed jobs and was working as a domestic worker. Krishna, a native of Bihar, had repeatedly pressured her to marry him. His demand — and her refusal — is believed to have triggered the fatal shooting.
The tragic case is being seen as yet another example of fatal violence linked to forced proposals and rejection — a pattern that has raised alarm among rights-groups and law-enforcement authorities across India.
📌 Response & investigation status
Noida police have launched a manhunt to track down Krishna. Given the severity and the public outrage such cases provoke, authorities say they are treating the matter with high priority. Investigations are underway, with additional teams deployed to gather CCTV footage, eyewitness accounts and forensic evidence.
The case also reinvigorates broader debates around safety for women, consent in relationships, and the need for stricter action against those who threaten or resort to violence when rejected.
⚠️ Wider implications
This incident underlines:
- The grave risk women face when refusing marriage or proposals under coercive pressure.
- The ongoing challenge for law-enforcement to ensure timely protection and justice.
- The social imperative to challenge patriarchal mindset that treats rejection as a crime.
Authorities, civil-society groups, and citizens are likely to use this tragic event to renew demand for stronger protection laws, greater awareness, and swift justice in such crimes.
