Man kills sister's boyfriend, posts WhatsApp status, flees
In Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, a man named Bhola allegedly shot and killed his sister's boyfriend, Arjun, after calling him for a private talk behind a temple on March 3.
Bhola posted a WhatsApp status owning up to the murder and fled the scene.
The incident appears rooted in family disapproval of their relationship.
Police have launched a manhunt for Bhola
After learning about the murder through Bhola's status update, his sister tried to take her own life and is now in critical condition at a hospital in Agra.
Police have filed a case based on Arjun's brother's complaint, collected evidence from the scene, and sent Arjun's body for post-mortem.
Raids are ongoing to find Bhola and recover the weapon used.
The village is tense ahead of Holi as authorities increase security due to the tragedy.