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Agra wife confesses to poisoning husband, hiding body under bathroom

Woman arrested after 45 days of hiding murdered husband's body beneath home floor

Priya Nair
Priya Nair
Political Editor · Fri, 03 July 2026 at 10:30 pm
Agra wife confesses to poisoning husband, hiding body under bathroom

A disturbing case of murder and concealment has emerged from Agra, where a woman allegedly poisoned her husband with contaminated kheer before burying his remains beneath their bathroom. The chilling crime went undetected for over six weeks, during which the accused maintained a pretense of normalcy while her husband remained missing.

The victim's brother grew increasingly suspicious during this period and alerted local police. When officers arrived for routine verification procedures at the residence, their investigation quickly uncovered inconsistencies in the wife's account. Confronted with mounting evidence, the woman confessed to the crime, leading authorities to excavate the cemented bathroom floor where the decomposed body was eventually recovered.

The case highlights the darker aspects of domestic relationships and the capacity for premeditation in such crimes. The use of poisoned food as a murder weapon demonstrates careful planning to avoid immediate detection, while the subsequent concealment of the body showed deliberate intent to obstruct justice.

The discovery underscores the importance of vigilance among family members and the role neighbors and relatives play in identifying suspicious behavior. Even when someone goes missing, routine police procedures and concerned family members can prove instrumental in uncovering the truth.

Authorities have registered a murder case against the accused wife, who now faces serious criminal charges. The investigation continues to examine potential motives behind the heinous act and whether any accomplices were involved in the crime or its cover-up.

Source: Times of India

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