Ghaziabad Horror: Man arrested for allegedly beating girlfriend to death after nightlong stay, post-mortem reveals brutal assault

A 34-year-old laborer was arrested for allegedly killing his girlfriend at a hotel in Patel Nagar, Ghaziabad. Police said the suspect spent the night in the room with the woman’s body and contacted emergency services the next morning.

What Did the Police Find?

The accused Praveen Kumar checked into a hotel with his partner Aarti on Saturday night. When police reached the hotel after calling the emergency line around 7 a.m. on Sunday, they found the woman dead in the room.
Postmortem Reveals Brutal Attack
Authorities said an autopsy revealed the woman died from shock and bleeding from ante-mortem injuries. The autopsy report revealed multiple rib fractures, lacerations to the lungs and liver, and massive internal bleeding in the chest and abdomen, indicating a serious physical assault.

Relationship and Background

Investigators said the woman was a widow living with her teenage son in Ghaziabad. Kumar was known to the family and was previously a friend of her late husband. During interrogation, Kumar told the police that he had been in a relationship with the woman for about one and a half years.
Argument Turned Violent
According to police, the couple consumed alcohol in their hotel room before an argument broke out late Saturday night. The dispute reportedly escalated after Kumar suspected the woman of being in contact with another man. Police said the argument turned violent and Kumar used his fists and elbows to repeatedly hit her in the ribs.
The attack is thought to have occurred around midnight. Police said the woman then lost consciousness and was unresponsive.
Attempt to Leave Hotel Raises Suspicions
Police said Kumar stayed in the room overnight and later tried to leave the hotel early Sunday morning without informing the staff. He claimed his friend was disturbed when hotel staff stopped him. The staff then checked the room, found the woman unresponsive and asked her to call the police.

Case Registered, Investigation Continues
An FIR was registered against Kumar under BNS Section 103 (murder). Police seized forensic evidence from the hotel room and collected security camera footage from the property. More forensic reports are awaited.

[With TOI inputs]