Racy clips, blackmail and killings: The dark trail behind India’s ‘live-in murders’

Times of IndiaCenter-RightEN 6 min read 100% complete by HADI KHANOctober 30, 2025 at 03:22 AM

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The article discusses recent incidents of violence and murder linked to live-in relationships in India. In one case, Amrita Chauhan plotted with her ex-boyfriend Sumit Kashyap to kill Ramkesh Meena, her current partner, after he blackmailed her with private videos. They staged a fire at the crime scene but were caught on CCTV. Another incident involved Vanajakshi, who was set ablaze by her live-in partner Vithal in Bengaluru when she tried to leave him. In Delhi, Shalini, a pregnant woman, was stabbed by an unknown attacker; her husband then killed the assailant. These cases highlight increasing violence and betrayal associated with live-in relationships across major Indian cities.

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Mumbai 30% Delhi 40% Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel ×240% Bengaluru ×250% Vanajakshi ×250% Noida ×360% Sumit Kashyap ×460% Ramkesh Meena ×370% Amrita Chauhan ×480%

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live-in murders 100% murder 95% blackmail 90% blackmailing 85% violence 85% betrayal 80% india 75% romance 65% cover-up 60% abuse 60%

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90%

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Noida

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