UP man shoots estranged wife in market after argument
On Wednesday evening, a tragic incident unfolded in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, when Vishwakarma Chauhan shot his estranged wife Mamata twice in a crowded market after an argument.
The confrontation happened around 8pm as Mamata was leaving a photo studio and ran into Chauhan, who had been waiting for her.
Police investigating exact reason behind heartbreaking event
Chauhan and Mamata had been married for 15 years but were living apart for the last 18 months due to ongoing disputes. They have a 13-year-old daughter who lives with Mamata.
After the shooting, Chauhan reportedly stayed at the scene for about 25 minutes and told people he was "very troubled by her" before police arrested him.
Despite bystanders rushing Mamata to the hospital, she was declared dead on arrival.
Police are still investigating what exactly led to this heartbreaking event.