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Attempted Murder Plot in Ghaziabad: Wife and Gym Trainer Accused of Stabbing Husband
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Core Event – October 26 Stabbing
On the morning of October 26, CCTV captured Priya Sharma leaving her Vasundhara home at 5:17 a.m. and driving to a nearby gym. Three minutes later, trainer Pratap Singh entered the couple’s flat on the first floor of the Jagriti Resident Welfare Association Society. While Shashank Kanthariya, 35, senior accountant, slept beside his daughter, Singh stabbed him multiple times. The victim was rushed to Yashoda Medicity hospital and remains in intensive care; his daughter was unharmed. Singh fled, was pursued by neighbours and a security guard, and was apprehended near the society’s main gate.
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Background & Context – Relationship and Motive
Police say Priya began attending Fitness Headquarters gym in early 2024, where Singh started working in January. Within a month they entered a romantic relationship. Kanthariya discovered the affair in late September and confronted his wife, urging her to end it and change gyms. Police record a scheduled meeting on October 25 to discuss eliminating Kanthariya, noting Priya left the front gate unlocked, enabling Singh’s entry.
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Data & Statistics
- Victim: Shashank Kanthariya, 35, senior accountant, stabbed while asleep.
- Injuries: Victim remains in ICU; daughter uninjured.
- Weapons: Two knives recovered from Singh.
- Timing (CCTV): 5:17 a.m. – Priya departs; 5:20 a.m. – Singh enters; 5:23 a.m. – Singh exits; 5:42–5:43 a.m. – neighbours gather.
- Legal Charges: Sections 109, 333 and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Both accused were produced before a court and remanded to judicial custody.
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Official Statements & Responses
- ACP Suryabali Maurya said Priya’s routine departure left the gate open, which Singh exploited. He added Singh claimed the motive was to marry Priya and that she was part of the plan; Priya denied the allegation.
- SHO Ajay Kumar confirmed the victim’s hospitalization and that the accused are in police custody.
- Neighbour witness M T Joshi reported seeing blood on Singh’s hands and trying to stop him before being pushed aside.
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Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Exact time of entry: Sources cite 5:15 a.m., 5:17 a.m., and 5:20 a.m. for Priya’s departure and Singh’s arrival.
- Number of stab wounds: Reports vary between “multiple” and “5–6” wounds.
- Motivation claims: Singh asserts Priya’s participation; police note Priya denied involvement.
- Meeting on October 25: Listed as “scheduled” in a ledger, not confirmed.
- Weapon details: All agree two knives were recovered; some specify Singh carried both into the house.
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Why It Matters
The case underscores concerns about domestic violence, the misuse of personal relationships for violent ends, and the role of CCTV in identifying criminal activity. It also raises questions about security practices in residential complexes, given that an unlocked gate facilitated the intrusion.
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What’s Next – Ongoing Legal Process
Both Priya Sharma and Pratap Singh remain in judicial custody pending trial. The investigation continues to determine Priya’s involvement, and the court will consider the charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. No further court dates have been announced.