Bijnor Murder 2025: Woman Kills Husband for Railway Job
Overview:
In a chilling case that has gripped Uttar Pradesh, a 27-year-old woman named Shivani from Bijnor stands accused of strangling her husband, Deepak Kumar, a railway technician, in a calculated bid to secure his government job. The murder, uncovered in early April 2025, bears striking similarities to a prior case in Meerut, raising questions about motive, forensic evidence, and familial betrayal. Reports also allege that Shivani physically assaulted her mother-in-law, adding a layer of complexity to this gruesome tale.
The Crime: A Heart Attack That Wasn’t:
Deepak Kumar, aged 29, was found dead in the couple’s rented home in Bijnor’s Najibabad area. Initially, Shivani claimed he had suffered a heart attack during a religious ceremony, a story that held until family insistence on an autopsy—required due to his government employment—revealed the truth. The postmortem confirmed strangulation as the cause of death, with ligature marks and trauma ruling out natural causes (Hindustan Times, 2025a).
Strangulation is a methodical act, requiring sustained pressure and proximity, suggesting premeditation rather than impulse. Forensic evidence quickly unraveled Shivani’s deception, turning a supposed tragedy into a murder investigation.
The Motive: A Railway Job Worth Killing For?
The alleged motive centers on Deepak’s position with the Indian Railways, secured in June 2023. Government jobs in India often allow succession for dependents upon an employee’s death, a benefit Shivani reportedly sought to exploit (News18, 2025). Married to Deepak in January 2024, less than two years after his hiring, she may have plotted to claim the job for herself, possibly intending to remarry her boyfriend afterward (Hindustan Times, 2025b).
This case echoes a prior incident in Meerut, where a woman named Muskan allegedly killed her husband for his government job, a comparison noted widely on X (e.g., @HK_Chronicle_, 2025). While unconfirmed, the parallel suggests a disturbing trend of spousal murder for economic gain.
The Accomplice and the Mother-in-Law
Shivani didn’t act alone—an unnamed accomplice, possibly her boyfriend, was arrested alongside her (Hindustan Times, 2025a). The accomplice’s role remains unclear, but their involvement reinforces the premeditated nature of the crime. Posts on X also claim Shivani used sleeping pills to incapacitate Deepak, a detail awaiting official confirmation (@CrimeTakBrand, 2025).
Reports further allege Shivani habitually beat her mother-in-law, a claim that paints her as volatile and controlling (News18, 2025). Whether this violence ties directly to the murder or reflects broader domestic strife is yet to be determined, but it hints at a deeper psychological profile.
Forensic Insights: What the Evidence Tells Us
The autopsy is the cornerstone of this case. Strangulation leaves telltale signs: petechial hemorrhages in the eyes, neck bruising, and possible defensive wounds if Deepak resisted (Hindustan Times, 2025a). The absence of cardiac issues debunked Shivani’s heart attack narrative, exposing her lie. Investigators likely scoured the scene for additional evidence—ligature fibers, fingerprints, or signs of a struggle—to build a watertight case.
The timeline raises questions: did Shivani marry Deepak with this scheme in mind, or did greed emerge later? Her short marriage and Deepak’s recent job appointment suggest opportunism, possibly accelerated by external influence from her accomplice.
The Investigation and Public Reaction
Shivani and her accomplice face murder charges and are in custody as Uttar Pradesh police continue their probe (India Today, 2025). The case has ignited outrage on social media, with X users labeling it a “Meerut-like murder” and demanding justice (@HK_Chronicle_, 2025). “Killer for a job? Unbelievable!” one post exclaimed, capturing public disbelief.
Yet, the motive deserves scrutiny. Railway job succession isn’t guaranteed—dependents must meet eligibility criteria, and remarriage could disqualify Shivani. Her plan, if true, may have been naive or driven by desperation amid India’s competitive job market (Hindustan Times, 2025b).
Conclusion: A Case Still Unfolding
The Bijnor murder exposes the dark intersection of ambition and violence. Forensic science has pierced Shivani’s cover-up, but unanswered questions linger: the accomplice’s identity, the mother-in-law’s role, and the full extent of Shivani’s intent. As the investigation deepens, this case will likely spark debates about crime, economic pressures, and trust within families.
For now, Deepak Kumar’s death is a stark tragedy—a life extinguished by greed, revealed by evidence, and mourned by a stunned community.
References:
Hindustan Times. (2025a, April 7). Heart attack mystery turned into chilling murder: Bijnor woman arrested for killing techie husband for govt job.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/heart-attack-mystery-turned-into-chilling-murder-bijnor-woman-arrested-for-killing-techie-husband-for-govt-job-101712596627756.html
Hindustan Times. (2025b, April 8). In Meerut murder re-run, UP woman strangles railway employee husband to death in Bijnor.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/in-meerut-murder-re-run-up-woman-strangles-railway-employee-husband-to-death-in-bijnor-101712616318426.html
India Today. (2025, April 8). Bijnor wife strangles husband, allegedly to get Govt. job.
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/bijnor-wife-strangles-husband-allegedly-to-get-govt-job-2523789-2025-04-08
News18. (2025, April 7). Meerut-like murder shocks Bijnor: Woman kills husband 'for railway job...used to beat mother-in-law'.
https://www.news18.com/india/meerut-like-murder-shocks-bijnor-woman-kills-husband-for-railway-job-used-to-beat-mother-in-law-8839988.html
@CrimeTakBrand. (2025, April 8). Bijnor की Shivani ने Railway में काम कर रहे पति को नाश्ते में दी नींद की गोली, बाएं हाथ से किया कत्ल [X post].
https://t.co/QcYL9vQZuy
@HK_Chronicle_. (2025, April 8). 27-year-old woman murders husband to claim his Railway job in UP’s Bijnor [X post].
https://t.co/oSSTlhnndq
