Married Hindu woman strangled to death by her Muslim lover

Case Summary
On the morning of December 12, 2024, a murder case unfolded in Baldevpuri, Moradabad, when 45-year-old Bhanwari alias Bhuri Prajapati was found dead in her home. The killer, identified as Aslam Ansari alias Aslam Khan, reportedly fled the scene but was arrested later that evening following a police encounter. Bhuri, who was married and had three children, was reportedly in a year-long relationship with Aslam. On the night of December 11, Bhuri sent her husband to attend a wedding and locked her three children in a room downstairs. She then went to the first floor with Aslam. The following morning, Bhuri was found strangled to death. Her children, locked in the room, created a commotion that drew the attention of neighbours, leading to the discovery of her body. The initial investigation and post-mortem confirmed that Bhuri was strangled. Based on her husband's complaint and the children’s statements, the police identified Aslam Ansari as the prime suspect. A manhunt ensued, and two police teams were deployed. By evening, Aslam was apprehended after an encounter near Rafatpura flyover, during which he was shot in the leg. The police recovered a pistol and a bike from him. Bhuri worked as a fruit and vegetable vendor, and her acquaintance with Aslam had developed over the past year. Police had filed an FIR based on the husband’s complaint, and Aslam was sent to jail.
Why it is Hate Crime ?
There is a strong suspicion in the case that the victim in question was murdered by the Muslim perpetrator owing to religious hostility. In many cases, it is seen that Muslim perpetrators in a relationship with a Hindu woman pressurise the woman to convert to Islam and upon refusal, murder the victim. It is also often observed that Muslim perpetrators murder the Hindu victim owing to the scriptural dehumanisation of Hindus, especially women, and the disregard for their life and liberty. However, in this case, it is evidenced that the woman was in a consensual relationship. There seems to be no evidence of deceit deployed by the Muslim perpetrator. There is no evidence to suggest that the Muslim perpetrator was feigning his religious identity or pressurising the woman to convert to Islam. For that reason, this case is being added to the undecided database. If more information emerges, it would be added to the hate crime database.
Victim Details
Total Victim
1
Deceased
1
Gender
- Male 0
- Female 1
- Third Gender 0
- Unknown 0
Caste
- SC/ST 0
- OBC 0
- General 0
- Unknown 1
Age Group
- Minor 0
- Adult 1
- Senior Citizen 0
- Unknown 0

Case Status
Arrested

Perpetrators Details
Perpetrators
Muslim Extremists
Perpetrators Range
One Person
Perpetrators Gender
male