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Delhi SWAT commando killed by husband, brother hears chilling final call

A Delhi Police SWAT commando was allegedly beaten to death by her husband while pregnant, with her brother hearing her final moments during a chilling phone call.

Published

3 months ago

January 30, 2026

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A 27-year-old Delhi Police Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) commando was allegedly beaten to death by her husband at their West Delhi residence, with her brother hearing her final moments during a phone call that has since become a key part of the investigation.

The victim, Kajal Chaudhary, was four months pregnant when she was assaulted on the night of January 22 at the couple’s rented home in Mohan Garden Extension. Police have arrested her husband, Ankur, a clerk posted with the Ministry of Defence at Delhi Cantonment, and registered a case of murder.

Brother hears assault during call

Kajal’s brother, Nikhil, a constable posted at Parliament Street Police Station, said he received a call from Ankur that night asking him to “make his sister understand”. When Nikhil spoke to Kajal separately, she began sharing details of ongoing issues at home.

During the conversation, Ankur allegedly snatched the phone from her and asked Nikhil to keep the call on recording, claiming it would serve as police evidence. Nikhil said he then heard his sister screaming before the call abruptly disconnected.

Minutes later, Ankur allegedly called again and informed him that Kajal had died, asking the family to come to the hospital.

Assault led to death days later

According to the FIR, Kajal was struck on the head from behind with a heavy dumbbell between 10 pm and 10.30 pm. Her family has alleged that she suffered multiple injuries across her body.

She was taken to a hospital in Ghaziabad, where she remained under treatment before succumbing to her injuries on January 27. Police arrested Ankur within hours of her death.

Dowry harassment allegations

Kajal’s family has accused her in-laws of persistent dowry harassment. Her parents claimed they had given expensive gifts, including a motorcycle, gold jewellery and cash at the time of marriage, but the demands allegedly continued.

Her mother alleged that Kajal had taken a loan for her in-laws, while her father said the family was pressured even after a car was arranged later. The family also claimed that communication with Kajal had become restricted.

Past violence and domestic workload

Nikhil said his sister had been slapped by her husband about five months ago, following which he had asked her to return home. He alleged that Ankur had apologised at the time and promised not to repeat the violence.

Despite being pregnant and working in a demanding police role, Kajal was allegedly expected to handle household chores, including cooking and cleaning, after returning from duty.

Marriage and family

Kajal and Ankur met while studying in college in Panipat and got married in November 2023. After repeated disputes at their native home in Ganaur, Haryana, they shifted to a rented house in West Delhi in December 2024, but tensions reportedly continued.

The couple has a one-and-a-half-year-old son, who is now with Kajal’s parents.

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Turnout crosses 80% in Bengal and Tamil Nadu till 5 PM in key elections

Bengal phase 1 and Tamil Nadu elections witness strong voter turnout, crossing 80% with largely peaceful polling.

Published

2 hours ago

April 23, 2026

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Polling for the 2026 Assembly elections is underway in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, with voters turning out in large numbers across key constituencies.

In West Bengal, voting is being held across 152 constituencies, with around 3.6 crore voters expected to participate in this phase. Security arrangements were tightened, and long queues of voters were seen at polling stations from early morning.

Turnout rises steadily through the day

Voter participation increased consistently as polling progressed. By afternoon, turnout had crossed the halfway mark in both states, indicating steady engagement.

As per latest updates till 5 PM, West Bengal recorded 89.92% turnout, while Tamil Nadu reported 82.24% voter participation.

Large electorate participates in phase 1

In West Bengal, nearly 3.6 crore eligible voters took part in the first phase across several districts, including Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri.

Tamil Nadu is witnessing a three-way contest between the DMK-led alliance, the AIADMK-BJP alliance, and actor Vijay’s entry into the political space.

Sporadic incidents reported

Polling has been largely peaceful, though isolated incidents were reported, including an attack on BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul’s car and a boycott reported in parts of Tamil Nadu.

Despite these disruptions, voting continued without major interruptions, and authorities maintained overall control.

High-stakes political contest

The elections are being closely watched as major political parties compete for power. West Bengal is witnessing a closely fought contest, while in Tamil Nadu, key regional rivals are battling for control of the state Assembly.

The outcome is expected to play an important role in shaping the political landscape of both states.

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UP Board result 2026 declared: Class 10 pass rate at 90.42%, class 12 at 80.38%

UP Board 2026 results are out with strong pass rates. Here’s how to check your score and key highlights.

Published

2 hours ago

April 23, 2026

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The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad has declared the UP Board Class 10 and Class 12 results for 2026 on April 23 at 4 pm.

This year, more than 52 lakh students registered for the exams, including over 27 lakh candidates in Class 10 and nearly 25 lakh in Class 12. The examinations were conducted between February 18 and March 12 across around 8,000 centres in the state.

Pass percentage and performance trends

The overall performance remains strong:

Class 10 pass percentage: 90.42%
Class 12 pass percentage: 80.38%

Girls have once again outperformed boys in both classes, continuing the trend seen in previous years.

How to check UP Board result 2026

Students can access their results through official platforms by following these steps:

Visit the official website: upmsp.edu.in or upresults.nic.in
Click on the result link for Class 10 or Class 12
Enter roll number and required details
View and download the provisional marksheet

Alternatively, results are also available via DigiLocker and other digital platforms.

What students should do after results

Students are advised to:

Download and print the provisional marksheet immediately
Collect the original marksheet from their respective schools later
Apply for re-evaluation or compartment exams if required

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Voting underway in West Bengal phase 1 and Tamil Nadu as turnout crosses 50% by afternoon

Voter turnout crosses 50% in West Bengal phase 1 and Tamil Nadu as polling continues across key constituencies.

Published

6 hours ago

April 23, 2026

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Voting is underway in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu as the 2026 assembly elections see active participation from voters across both states. In West Bengal, the first phase of polling is being held across 152 constituencies in 16 districts, marking the beginning of a multi-phase election process.

Tamil Nadu, on the other hand, is witnessing single-phase polling across all 234 assembly seats, making it a crucial electoral day for the state.

Polling began in the morning with voters arriving at booths early, and arrangements were in place to ensure smooth voting.

Turnout figures show steady participation

As voting progressed, turnout figures indicated moderate to strong participation in both states.

West Bengal recorded around 62.2% voter turnout by 1 pm
Tamil Nadu saw approximately 56.8% turnout by the same time

Earlier in the day, initial turnout trends showed gradual momentum as queues built up at polling stations.

High-stakes contest in both states

The elections are significant for major political parties in both regions.

In West Bengal, the contest remains largely between the ruling Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party, with several key constituencies drawing attention. Around 3.6 crore voters are eligible to vote in this phase, highlighting the scale of the exercise.

Tamil Nadu’s election features a traditional contest between the DMK and AIADMK alliances, with the outcome expected to shape the state’s political direction.

Security and arrangements in place

Authorities have deployed security personnel and made logistical arrangements to ensure peaceful polling. Reports indicate that voting is largely proceeding smoothly, with monitoring systems in place across sensitive areas.

The election process in West Bengal will continue with the second phase scheduled for April 29, while Tamil Nadu will conclude voting in a single day.