Hours After Valentine's Dinner, Haryana CA Slits Wife's Throat and Stages Robbery
Chartered accountant slits wife's throat hours after Valentine's Day dinner, stages robbery in Haryana.
In Bahadurgarh, Haryana, what started as a loving Valentine's Day dinner for Anshul Dhawan and his wife Mahak ended in horror late Sunday night around 11:00 pm. Anshul, a chartered accountant working in Gurugram, frantically called police claiming unknown robbers attacked them at home, slitting Mahak's throat during a botched theft. Mahak, a 25-year-old HDFC Bank employee also based in Gurugram, was found bleeding profusely and later succumbed to her injuries. The couple, married just five months on September 25, 2025, appeared to be a picture-perfect young pair from Hisar and Hansi respectively.
Police from Jhajjar district rushed to the scene, initially treating it as a robbery gone wrong. However, Anshul's account quickly raised red flags during preliminary questioning. He repeatedly changed details about the attackers' appearance, number, and escape route, unable to provide consistent descriptions despite the recent incident. Officers noted the absence of forced entry, scattered valuables untouched, and no signs of a struggle typical in robberies. Mahak's father, Krishna Kathuria, arrived soon after and voiced immediate suspicions against his son-in-law, citing ongoing family tensions.
Intensifying their probe, detectives scrutinized the crime scene meticulously. They discovered Anshul had worn gloves to erase fingerprints, a calculated move betraying premeditation. Forensic analysis revealed Mahak was first strangled unconscious before her throat was slashed with household scissors, indicating a personal vendetta rather than random violence. CCTV footage from nearby areas showed no unfamiliar vehicles or suspects fleeing, further dismantling the robbery narrative. Within hours, Anshul's erratic behavior under grilling intensified police focus on him as the prime suspect.
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Under relentless interrogation early Monday, Anshul crumbled and confessed to the murder around 5:00 pm – just 18 hours after the crime. He admitted long-standing suspicions of Mahak's fidelity, fueled by her job interactions with colleagues in Gurugram, leading to explosive arguments over months. Sources close to the investigation revealed Anshul's paranoia had escalated post-marriage, with him monitoring her phone and accusing her of affairs without evidence. The Valentine's Day outing, meant to reconcile, instead became his trigger for the fatal act, planned in cold blood.
Recovered evidence corroborated his confession: the bloodied scissors hidden in the kitchen, gloves discarded nearby, and Anshul's own minor self-inflicted scratches to feign an attack on himself. Mahak's family expressed devastation, with Krishna Kathuria stating he had warned his daughter about Anshul's controlling nature during their brief courtship. Neighbors described the couple as outwardly happy but whispered about frequent late-night fights audible from their flat.
Anshul now faces charges of murder under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, with police ruling out accomplices. The swift crack of the case highlights Jhajjar Police's efficiency, turning a seemingly random tragedy into a tale of domestic betrayal. As the community reels, authorities urge vigilance against suspicion-driven violence in young marriages.
