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Army Major arrested for killing officer’s wife: when she refused, he killed her

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Army Major arrested for killing officer’s wife: when she refused, he killed her

The Delhi police have arrested Major Nikhil Handa in the murder case of Army Major’s wife Shailaja Dwivedi.  Major Amit Dwivedi’s wife was found dead on 24 June, Saturday at around 1:30 afternoon with her throat slit and body run over by the killer’s Honda City car on Brar Square, close to Delhi Cantonment metro station.

Initially, the police were informed that a woman had died in an accident. Later, when they inspected the body, it was found that her throat was slit, PTI reported.

“Major Handa had slit her throat inside the car and thrown the body near the metro station. To make the killing look an accident, he crushed her four times from his white Honda City and fled. He went to his house in Saket and tried to wash off the car. He was keeping a tab on the news channels and after the news broke about the recovery of the body, he switched off his cell phone and fled to Meerut,” a senior official close to the investigation said.

The accused was soon arrested from Meerut and brought to Delhi. According to the police, Shailaja was last seen with an unidentified man in a private car.  Later, passersby informed the police about an unidentified woman’s body lying on the road. After the police reached the crime scene, they found that the 30-year-old woman’s throat was slit by a sharp-edged weapon. The cops have also found some evidence in Shailaja’s phone, which points out to some kind of estrangement between her and the murderer.

Shailaja dropped at the Army Base Hospital for a physiotherapy session   

According to reports, Shailaja was dropped at the Army Base Hospital in Delhi Cantonment in her husband’s official vehicle by a driver. The deceased had left home in the morning for a physiotherapy session. However, when the driver went to pick her up, he was told that the major’s wife didn’t come for a physiotherapy session.

Shailaja, who was last seen in Major Nikhil’s car, met him on Saturday at the base hospital where the victim had come for physiotherapy and accused had come to visit his son. In the car, the two had a heated argument after which the accused took his knife and slit her throat and threw her on the street. He then ran her over to disguise the murder as an accident, Police said.

After Nikhil killed Shailaja, he returned to the hospital and then went home (in Saket, Delhi) where he saw the news about Shailaja’s murder on TV. Later, Nikhil drove to the hospital again to review the situation after which he left for Meerut where he was posted for three years. His plan was to hide there until the situation had cooled down.

“After switching off the mobile, he used WhatsApp calling. He was tracked by the team and it was learned that he was moving towards Meerut. The Army base was his hide-out as he was posted there for three years. He was arrested from there,” said Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Vijay Kumar.

Major Nikhil Handa was ‘obsessed’, wanted to marry Shailaja

Shailaja’s husband Major Amit Dwivedi is posted in Dimapur, Nagaland. The two got married in 2009 and have a six-year-old son.  Major Handa and Shailaja Dwivedi met in 2015 in Nagaland they became friends.Army Major arrested for killing officer’s wife: when she refused, he killed her

Major Nikhil was “obsessed” with his colleague’s wife and wanted to marry Shailaja. When she refused, he killed her, the Delhi Police revealed today. He (Nikhil) kept insisting on tying the knot despite her showing no interest in marriage, the police said. The police on Sunday said that Nikhil Handa’s call records showed that he had rung Shailaja many times, but when they tried looking for him after the crime was committed, he was absconding. Shailaja’s husband Amit Dwivedi had caught the two on a video call and was against their relationship and didn’t want the two to have any kind of contact with each other, the police further said.

“Major Amit Dwivedi was aware of their affair and had warned the duo to end the relationship. Shailza tried to call off the relationship after she was caught doing obscene video calling. She then stopped talking to him and shifted to Delhi with her husband,” an official close to the investigation said.

Nikhil, who was also posted in Dimapur in Nagaland, had gotten his son admitted to the Army Base Hospital in Delhi cantonment so that he could meet Shailaja.  After shifting to Delhi, Shailaja started visiting the hospital in Delhi Cantonment. He also brought his son along for the treatment in the hospital.

Major Amit Dwivedi raised his suspicion on Handa

During the investigation, the police found evidence in Shailaja’s phone, which pointed out to some kind of estrangement between her and Nikhil Handa.

After Nikhil switched off his phone and went absconding after killing Shailaja, his Honda City car was spotted in Meerut at a toll booth. Delhi Police dispatched a team to arrest Nikhil who was then brought to Delhi. Major Handa had two knives out of which one has been recovered. His car has also been confiscated.

Shailaja was a Mrs. India Earth finalist. “She had an extramarital affair with Major Nikhil Handa. Both her husband and lover were posted in Nagaland’s Dimapur city but, two months ago, Major Amit Dwivedi got transferred to Delhi,” police said.

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Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth appointed next Army chief, to take charge on June 30

The government has appointed Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, currently the Vice Chief of Army Staff, as the next Army chief. He will succeed General Upendra Dwivedi on June 30.

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The Centre has appointed Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth as the next Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), paving the way for a leadership transition in the Indian Army later this month. Lt Gen Seth, who currently serves as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, will succeed General Upendra Dwivedi upon the latter’s retirement on June 30, 2026.

The appointment was announced on Saturday, with the government confirming that Lt Gen Seth will assume office from the afternoon of June 30. He will take over command after General Dwivedi completes his tenure as the Army’s 30th chief.

Veteran Armoured Corps officer

An officer of the Armoured Corps, Lt Gen Seth was commissioned into the Indian Army in December 1986 after graduating from the National Defence Academy. Over nearly four decades of service, he has held a range of operational, command, staff and strategic appointments across the Army.

Before becoming Vice Chief on April 1, 2026, he served in several senior leadership roles, including heading the Southern Command and South Western Command. He has also commanded formations such as the Delhi Area and the XXI Corps during his military career.

Leadership transition in the Army

Lt Gen Seth’s elevation comes as the Army prepares for a change of command at the highest level. His appointment follows his move to Army Headquarters as Vice Chief earlier this year, a role he assumed on April 1.

The Ministry of Defence said the incoming Army chief brings extensive experience from command, operational and strategic assignments across diverse military domains.

With the appointment, Lt Gen Seth is set to lead the Indian Army through the next phase of its modernisation and operational preparedness efforts after taking charge at the end of the month.

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IAF AN-32 aircraft crashes while landing at Assam’s Jorhat airbase, five personnel killed

Five Indian Air Force personnel were killed after an AN-32 transport aircraft crashed while landing at Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam. The IAF has ordered a court of inquiry into the accident.

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An Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-32 transport aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of five Air Force personnel. The accident occurred during a routine sortie and triggered an emergency response at the airbase.

According to the IAF, the aircraft met with the accident during the landing phase at Jorhat. The force later confirmed the loss of five personnel and expressed condolences to their families. A court of inquiry has been ordered to determine the circumstances that led to the crash.

Court of inquiry ordered

The Indian Air Force said a formal investigation will examine the cause of the accident. Officials have not yet disclosed what may have led to the crash, and the inquiry is expected to review technical, operational and environmental factors.

Reports indicated that the co-pilot survived the accident and is undergoing medical treatment.

Personnel who lost their lives

The IAF identified the five personnel killed in the accident as:

  • Squadron Leader Prashant Singh
  • Flight Lieutenant Shubham Kumar
  • Sergeant Jitendra Sharma
  • Agniveervayu Khemaram Kumawat
  • Agniveervayu Danish Alam

The Air Force said it stands with the bereaved families during this difficult time.

AN-32’s role in the Air Force

The AN-32 is a twin-engine transport aircraft that has been a key part of the Indian Air Force’s logistics operations for decades. It is widely used to transport personnel, equipment and supplies, particularly in remote and high-altitude regions. India remains one of the largest operators of the aircraft type.

The crash comes months after a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft accident in Assam that claimed the lives of two IAF pilots.

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Delhi records coolest day of June so far as rain and thunderstorms bring relief from heat

Delhi recorded its coolest day of June after rain and thunderstorms caused a sharp drop in temperatures. IMD has forecast more showers and gusty winds before temperatures begin rising again.

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Delhi witnessed its coolest day of June so far after widespread rain and thunderstorm activity caused temperatures to drop significantly across the national capital. The change in weather provided much-needed relief from the intense summer heat that had gripped the region in recent weeks.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), rain and thunderstorms over the past 24 hours brought a noticeable decline in both maximum and minimum temperatures. Official weather observations showed that Delhi’s maximum temperatures fell well below normal levels, while several areas experienced strong winds and rainfall.

More rain and thunderstorms likely

The IMD has forecast additional thunderstorms, light to moderate rain and gusty winds for Delhi and nearby areas through Saturday. A yellow alert remains in place, with weather conditions expected to stay unsettled before gradually improving.

Weather experts have attributed the recent change to the influence of a western disturbance and associated weather systems affecting northwestern India. While the disturbance is gradually moving away, its impact is expected to continue for a short period.

Temperatures may rise again next week

Meteorologists expect the pleasant conditions to last for another couple of days. After that, temperatures are likely to begin rising again as rainfall activity decreases. The IMD’s latest forecast also indicates a gradual increase in temperatures by the middle of next week.

Recent weather systems have brought relief not only to Delhi but also to parts of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and other northern states, where thunderstorms and rain have helped ease heatwave conditions.

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