Varanasi: Gay Man Stabbed to Death With Kitchen Knife by Live-In Partner After Dispute Over Dishwashing
A 26-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death by his live-in partner at their rented home in Varanasi following a domestic dispute, police said. The accused was arrested after reportedly calling the 112 helpline. Investigators say the couple had lived together for nearly a year and are probing the motive behind the fatal stabbing.
A 26-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death by his live-in partner following a domestic dispute at their rented home in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi, police said on Tuesday, July 28. The accused, identified as Kush Pandey, has been arrested after allegedly attacking Deepanshu Rai with a kitchen knife during an argument that investigators said began over household work, including washing dishes.
Police said the couple had been living together for nearly a year in a rented room in Varanasi. The incident occurred on Monday night, July 27, when an argument between the two allegedly turned violent, resulting in Rai sustaining multiple stab injuries. UP Shocker: Man Arrested for Killing Girlfriend, Dismembering Body After Fight Over Her Interaction With Another Man.
Gay Kills Live-In Partner Over Dishwashing Dispute In Varanasi
According to police, Deepanshu Rai, a native of West Bengal, and Kush Pandey, a resident of Sonarpura in Varanasi, returned home on Monday night when a dispute broke out between them.
Investigators said the argument escalated, and Pandey allegedly stabbed Rai in the abdomen and chest area using a kitchen knife meant for cutting vegetables. A preliminary investigation found that Rai suffered five stab wounds below the chest, police said. Prayagraj Shocker: 17-Year-Old NDA Aspirant Found Dead on Valentine’s Day; Family Alleges Murder Following Dispute With Girlfriend.
Police said Pandey dialled the 112 emergency helpline after the attack. Officers who reached the rented accommodation found Rai lying in a pool of blood. He had succumbed to his injuries before medical help could arrive. The accused was taken into custody at the scene.
Police Say Couple Had Been Living Together For A Year
According to ACP Bhelupur Gaurav Kumar, the two men had been in a relationship for a long time and had been living together for nearly a year.
During interrogation, Pandey allegedly confessed to the crime and told investigators that he and Rai had even married at a temple and were living together "like husband and wife." Police said the claim is part of the accused's statement and forms part of the ongoing investigation.
Alcohol Consumption And Frequent Quarrels Under Investigation
Investigators said the couple frequently consumed alcohol, and their drinking sessions often ended in heated arguments. Neighbours also told police that the pair regularly quarrelled, with disputes allegedly becoming violent on several occasions.
Police are examining whether alcohol consumption played a role in the fatal altercation and are continuing to investigate the exact sequence of events and motive behind the killing. ACP Gaurav Kumar said Pandey was arrested immediately after the incident, and Rai's body has been sent for a post-mortem examination. Police said further legal proceedings are underway as investigators continue collecting evidence in the case.
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