Fresh twist emerges in Jaipur's woman's murder as daughter accused of killing father too
PTC News Desk: The investigation into the murder of Jaipur resident Neeraj Sharma has taken a new turn, with police now looking into the 2025 death of her husband, Vijay Sharma, after his brother-in-law alleged that he may not have died of natural causes.
The fresh probe comes as investigators examine allegations that Vijay's daughter, Ayushi Sharma, who has already been arrested for her mother's murder, may have also played a role in her father's death as part of a larger conspiracy involving family property and a government job.
The development follows the arrest of 23-year-old Ayushi Sharma, who is accused of planning her mother Neeraj Sharma's murder with the help of her cousin, Balram alias Ravi, and others. Balram is still on the run.
According to police, Neeraj Sharma, a lower division clerk (LDC), was deliberately run over by a Scorpio SUV in Jaipur's Pratap Nagar on July 3 to make the murder appear like a road accident. So far, seven people, including Ayushi, have been arrested in the case.
The latest complaint has been filed by Rakesh Sharma, Neeraj's brother and Ayushi's maternal uncle. He has approached both the police and a court, demanding an investigation into Vijay Sharma's death.
Rakesh alleged that Vijay, who worked as a Court Master at the Rajasthan High Court, was seriously ill but recovering when Ayushi stopped him from getting proper medical treatment.
During questioning, Ayushi allegedly told investigators that she had harboured resentment towards her mother for years, believing she was treated with less affection than her differently-abled brother.
Police said she confessed to discussing plans to kill her mother with Balram and cited family property disputes and personal hatred as the main motives. Investigators described the final-year LLB student as legally aware and highly calculating. Psychologists will also assist in her interrogation.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Ranjita Sharma said Balram is still absconding and efforts to arrest him are underway.
She added that the allegations regarding Vijay Sharma's death will be examined as part of the ongoing investigation. Based on the findings, police will decide whether to add new charges in the existing case or register a separate case related to Vijay's death.
- With inputs from agencies
