Murder in a Suitcase: Ghaziabad's Shocking Crime Unfolds

In Ghaziabad, a couple allegedly killed their landlady over unpaid rent, hiding her body in a suitcase. Akriti and Ajay Gupta, arrested after the discovery, reportedly acted following a heated argument. The incident occurred during an attempt to collect overdue rent, leading to violent retaliation.

A brutal murder has shocked the residents of Ghaziabad after a couple allegedly killed their landlady and concealed her body in a suitcase. The crime unfolded following a dispute over pending rent and took place in Rajnagar Extension on Wednesday.

According to police reports, Akriti Gupta, 33, strangled Deepshikha Sharma, 48, after a fierce argument, while her husband, Ajay Gupta, 35, inflicted a fatal blow using a pressure cooker lid. The confrontation ensued over five months of unpaid rent, leading to a violent turn when the landlady reportedly bit Ajay in self-defense, prompting their retaliatory actions.

The ghastly act came to light when Deepshikha's domestic help discovered her body stuffed in a suitcase hidden in the couple's home. Authorities were promptly notified, leading to the arrest of the accused. The couple has since been remanded in custody as legal proceedings continue.