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Woman, lover arrested for husband’s murder, WhatsApp chats expose plot By Sagaya Fernando | October 23, 2026 Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA: A 44-year-old farmer was allegedly murdered by his wife's lover in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat district after the two conspired to eliminate him and start a new life together in Dehradun. Police said the woman remained in contact with her lover through WhatsApp throughout the crime, repeatedly seeking updates on whether her husband had been killed. The accused, identified as Urmila and her alleged lover Sikander Singh alias Kala, a motorcycle mechanic, were arrested in connection with the murder of Pramod Kumar, a resident of Kotana village in the Baraut area. Pramod's body was discovered in a sugarcane field near his tubewell on October 18, with severe injuries to his face and head. According to police, Urmila and Sikander had been involved in a relationship since 2024. Sikander had been operating a motorcycle repair shop in a portion of Pramod's property for nearly three years. Their relationship reportedly developed during this period, and the two allegedly met secretly at hotels. Investigators said tensions arose after Pramod and his son learnt about the relationship. Although Sikander subsequently stopped visiting Urmila's house, the two continued communicating over the phone. Police said Urmila wanted to leave her husband and relocate to Dehradun with Sikander. The two allegedly decided to murder Pramod to remove what they considered an obstacle to their relationship. Sleeping Pills, Liquor and a Carefully Planned Murder According to investigators, the alleged conspiracy was executed on the night of October 18, when Pramod had gone to attend a Ramlila performance. Police said Urmila had earlier summoned Sikander and handed him two sleeping pills, allegedly instructing him to mix them into her husband's liquor. She also reportedly advised him to approach the tubewell through agricultural fields rather than using the main road to avoid being captured by CCTV cameras. At approximately 9.30 pm, Sikander allegedly persuaded Pramod to accompany him to the tubewell for a drink. He initially provided Pramod with a quarter bottle of liquor near the village primary school before proceeding towards the agricultural land. Investigators said Sikander subsequently mixed the tablets into Pramod's liquor. As Pramod became increasingly intoxicated, Sikander allegedly attempted to overpower him. However, Pramod resisted the attack, prompting Sikander to repeatedly strike him on the head and face with a liquor bottle. Police said the accused continued assaulting him even after the bottle shattered. One police account also alleged that Sikander strangled Pramod during the attack. After the assault, Sikander allegedly dragged Pramod's body into a nearby sugarcane field before leaving the scene. Investigators said he subsequently went to watch the Ramlila performance, apparently attempting to avoid suspicion. Wife Allegedly Sought WhatsApp Updates During Killing One of the most significant findings of the investigation was the alleged WhatsApp communication between Urmila and Sikander while the murder was being carried out. Police said Urmila repeatedly contacted Sikander to ask whether he had killed her husband. Baraut Circle Officer Anshu Jain said the woman remained in contact with the accused through messages while he was with Pramod. According to investigators, when Urmila initially asked whether the murder had been completed, Sikander reportedly replied that Pramod was not sufficiently intoxicated. He later allegedly informed her that the killing had been carried out. Police said Urmila subsequently instructed Sikander that she would block his number and contact him herself whenever necessary, apparently to prevent their communications from raising suspicion. However, Sikander had reportedly taken screenshots of some of their WhatsApp conversations before the messages could be deleted. Investigators said these exchanges, along with call detail records and other evidence, played a crucial role in uncovering the alleged conspiracy. Police Investigation Exposes Alleged Conspiracy The murder initially came to light after Pramod failed to return home following the Ramlila performance. His body was subsequently discovered in the agricultural field, prompting police to launch an investigation. Pramod's brother, Vinod, initially named four villagers in the First Information Report (FIR). However, as investigators examined call detail records and questioned individuals connected to the deceased, suspicion shifted towards Urmila and Sikander. Police said their investigation revealed the alleged extramarital relationship and the couple's plan to move to Dehradun after Pramod's death. During questioning, investigators reportedly obtained details of how the murder had been planned, including the use of sleeping pills, the selection of a route away from CCTV cameras and the WhatsApp messages exchanged during the attack. Both Urmila and Sikander were subsequently arrested in connection with the murder. Police said the involvement of the four villagers initially named in the complaint was also being examined as part of the continuing investigation.

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