Love triangle turns deadly:1 husband, 2 live-in partners; woman tells brother of threats, one arrested

11 years ago, she started a new life by taking seven vows (marriage). She became a mother of two children, but with time, relationships kept changing. Separating from her husband, she married his friend. When that relationship also didn’t last, she started living in a live-in relationship with a relative of her second husband. This journey, entangled in three relationships, finally ended with a murder by strangulation in a closed room. This cinematic story is about 30-year-old Aarti, who lived in Ara Mill, Hazira police station area of Gwalior, and was strangled to death on July 1, 2026. During the investigation, the police have made several revelations in the case. Love with husband’s friend, started living together Darshanlal Dhakad, a resident of Gudh Baharara village in Kolaras, said- My daughter Aarti was married to Atar Singh, a resident of Bichpuri village in Shivpuri, on April 21, 2015. They have two children. The family was running normally, but during this time, Atar Singh became friends with Dharmendra. As their visits to the house increased, Dharmendra and Aarti grew closer. Due to this, a dispute arose between Atar Singh and Dharmendra. A fight also broke out. About three years ago, Aarti left Atar Singh and started living with Dharmendra. She also registered Dharmendra’s name in place of her husband in her documents. Live-in relationship with boyfriend’s cousin After some time, tension also started increasing in the relationship between Aarti and Dharmendra. During this time, she became acquainted with Sanju, Dharmendra’s cousin, which later turned into a romantic relationship. About two months ago, Aarti started living with her two children in a rented house with Sanju in the Ara Mill area. Both Aarti and Sanju supported themselves and their children by driving e-rickshaws. According to family members, Aarti was constantly working hard for her children’s education and a better future. Last call made to brother before murder Darshanlal Dhakad said – On July 1, Aarti returned after driving an e-rickshaw. After paying the rent to the vehicle owner, Sanju also reached home. Meanwhile, Dharmendra also arrived there. The three sat together and drank alcohol. Then a dispute started between them regarding their relationship. Earlier, there was an argument between the three at the railway station as well. Meanwhile, Aarti called her brother and told him that Dharmendra was constantly threatening that if she did not stay with him, he would kill Sanju and her. Family alleges – Both together committed murder The family alleges that Dharmendra and Sanju together strangled Aarti to death and tried to dispose of the body. Upon receiving information, Hazira police station reached the spot and sent the body for post-mortem. Currently, Sanju has been taken into custody and is being interrogated, while Dharmendra is absconding. Post-mortem report confirms death by strangulation According to the police, the preliminary post-mortem report confirmed that Aarti died due to strangulation. The investigation also revealed that there had been a long-standing dispute over Aarti’s three relationships. Police are investigating all aspects and are continuously raiding to find the absconding accused. Dharmendra seen in CCTV, police intensify search Police have also scanned CCTV camera footage from the area. Dharmendra was seen leaving the crime scene in these. Police are tracking his movements and raiding potential hideouts. Officials say that the accused will be arrested soon and the entire incident will be revealed.