**Ludhiana, Punjab, India** – A shocking incident at a hotel in Ludhiana has led to the arrest of a man accused of strangling his girlfriend to death following a heated argument over marriage. Police identified the accused as Amit Nishad, who was later hospitalized for injuries sustained during the fatal confrontation.
According to preliminary reports from Indian media, the tragic event unfolded in a Ludhiana hotel where Nishad and the victim had checked in. During their stay, the woman allegedly pressured Nishad to marry her, escalating into a bitter dispute. The altercation turned violent when the woman reportedly attacked Nishad with a sharp weapon, targeting his genitals and causing severe bleeding injuries. Enraged and wounded, Nishad allegedly retaliated by strangling the woman, leading to her death. He subsequently fled the scene but was later apprehended by authorities. Due to his severe injuries, Nishad was admitted to a hospital in Chandigarh for treatment.
Police have taken the victim’s body into custody for a post-mortem examination. Investigations reveal that the deceased was a mother of two and was involved in ongoing divorce proceedings with her husband when she met Amit Nishad. Authorities are conducting a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the murder.
In a separate but related development from the region, police also announced the arrest of Rupinder Kaur and her alleged lover, Harkamwal Preet Singh, for the murder of her husband, Gurwinder Singh. Authorities claim that Rupinder Kaur had a disturbing history, alleging she used to kill girls she considered more beautiful than herself and would celebrate after committing such acts.
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