Haryana Police on Monday revealed that Congress worker Himani Narwal was allegedly murdered using a mobile charger cable. The accused, identified as Sachin, is a married man who runs a mobile shop in Jhajjar district.
“The accused, Sachin, who runs a mobile shop in Jhajjar, has been arrested. The accused and the deceased had met through social media, and he used to visit her house. She used to stay alone in Vijay Nagar, Rohtak. On February 27, he came to her house, and they had a fight over something, and he killed her with the help of a mobile charger cable,” said Krishan Kumar Rao, ADGP, Rohtak Range.
Accused Looted Victim’s Belongings, Dumped Body
After committing the crime, Sachin allegedly stole Himani Narwal’s jewellery, phone, and laptop before disposing of her body.
“After this, he took her jewellery, phone, and laptop to his shop in Jhajjar. The accused later packed the body of the deceased in a suitcase kept in the house and threw it in the bushes near the Sampla bus stand. We will take the remand of the accused, and during the remand, it will be known why there was a fight between them… There was also a financial transaction between them, we will also verify that. All things will be verified during the investigation,” Rao added.
Police Discover Bite Marks on Accused’s Hands
During the investigation, the police found bite marks and scratches on Sachin’s hands, ANI reported, citing sources. The accused claimed that Himani had bitten his hand while trying to defend herself.
Victim’s Family Demands Death Penalty
Following the arrest, Himani Narwal’s brother, Jatin, demanded the death penalty for the accused.
“One accused has been arrested, and today we will cremate her (Himani Narwal). A lot of rumours are being spread in the media. I request the media to not spread misinformation. We will get justice. We still don’t know who the accused is; the police have not given us any information. We want the death penalty for the accused,” he said.
The investigation continues as the police probe further into the motive behind the crime.