State vs Sandeep and Sheetal — Murder of Manju Gautam

3 Nov 2026News

Details of the murder of Manju Gautam revealed by police

Police investigation revealed that the accused brother and his wife murdered the victim by holding her hands and repeatedly striking her head and face with a brick to secure compensation money.

Dainik Bhaskar

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The accused allegedly murdered Manju Gautam by hitting her with a brick.
Who:: Sandeep and Sheetal are the accused, Manju Gautam is the victim, and Ramnagar Police Station conducted the investigation.
When:: Reported on 3 Nov 2026.
Where:: Ramnagar Police Station, Uttar Pradesh.
Why:: The police state the motive was to obtain compensation money.
What it means:: Police have publicly released the details of their investigation into the killing.

3 Nov 2026News

Brother and sister-in-law murdered Anganwadi worker for compensation greed: SWAT, surveillance, and Ramnagar police in Barabanki arrested both.

Barabanki Anganwadi worker Manju Gautam murder case solved by police, brother and sister-in-law arrested. Follow Dainik Bhaskar for latest updates. The deceased's own brother and sister-in-law murdered her together for the greed of approximately 42 lakh rupees in compensation. Police have arrested brother Sandeep and his wife Sheetal on charges of murder.

Dainik Bhaskar

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The police arrested two people for the murder of an Anganwadi worker.
Who:: The deceased was Manju Gautam. The accused are her brother Sandeep and his wife Sheetal. The police force involved includes the SWAT team, surveillance unit, and Ramnagar police.
When:: Reported on 3 Nov 2026.
Where:: Ramnagar Police Station, Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh.
Why:: The accused allegedly killed the worker to obtain compensation money.
What it means:: The police have officially arrested the suspects to move forward with the murder case.

2 Nov 2026Filing

Barabanki News: Businessman's wife dies under suspicious circumstances; dowry death case registered against five.

Amar Ujala

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A businessman's wife died under suspicious circumstances and a dowry death case has been filed.
Who:: Manju Gautam is the deceased. Sandeep and Sheetal are two people named in the case. Five people in total are accused of dowry death. The Ramnagar Police Station is the agency involved.
When:: Reported on 2 Nov 2026.
Where:: Ramnagar, Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh.
Why:: The case was registered because of a dowry death complaint.
What it means:: Police will now investigate the suspicious death and the accusations of dowry-related harassment.

1 Nov 2026News

VIDEO: Woman's blood-soaked body found inside a house in Barabanki.

Amar Ujala

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A woman was discovered dead and covered in blood inside a home.
Who:: Sandeep and Sheetal are the accused in the death of Manju Gautam and Ramnagar Police Station is investigating.
When:: Reported on 1 Nov 2026.
Where:: Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, and Ramnagar Police Station.
What it means:: The discovery of the body initiates the official police investigation into the death of Manju Gautam.

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State vs Sandeep and Sheetal — Murder of Manju Gautam

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Details of the murder of Manju Gautam revealed by police

Brother and sister-in-law murdered Anganwadi worker for compensation greed: SWAT, surveillance, and Ramnagar police in Barabanki arrested both.

Barabanki News: Businessman's wife dies under suspicious circumstances; dowry death case registered against five.

VIDEO: Woman's blood-soaked body found inside a house in Barabanki.

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