Haryana, Feb 17: Valentine’s Day turned tragic in Bahadurgarh, Jhajjar district, as a chartered accountant was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife just hours after the couple celebrated together.

On February 14, the couple -- identified as Anshul Dhawan, a chartered accountant working in Gurugram, and his wife, Mahak, a banker employed at HDFC bank -- went out to celebrate Valentine's Day.

Late that night, around 11pm, Anshul called the police and claimed that unknown attackers had tried to rob them and had slit his wife's throat during the incident.

Jhajjar police found several gaps and inconsistencies in Anshul's version of events. He was unable to describe the alleged attackers, and parts of his story kept changing when officers questioned him further.

Officers also noted there were no clear signs of a robbery or forced entry that matched his account, which made them suspicious.

Confession and Arrest
After intense questioning, Anshul eventually confessed to the murder, admitting that the robbery story was fabricated. Police said he had long been suspicious of Mahak's character, which led to frequent arguments between the couple.

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Details of the Murder
According to police -- Anshul allegedly wore gloves during the attack to avoid leaving fingerprints. He first strangled Mahak and then used a pair of scissors to slit her throat. Police recovered Mahak's body near Pahsor village, and their car was found parked nearby.

Family's Reaction
Mahak's father, Krishna Kathuria, reportedly suspected his son-in-law from the beginning and raised concerns early in the investigation.

Anshul and Mahak had married on September 25, 2025, and were living in Gurugram at the time of the incident.




(Compiled By- Aditi Majhi)