Virginia man indicted for murder after Google searches raise suspicions in wife’s disappearance
Virginia: Naresh Bhatt, a 37-year-old Virginia resident, has been charged with the murder of his wife, Mamta Bhatt, four months after her mysterious disappearance. Despite the absence of her body, investigators have linked Mamta's DNA to blood found in the couple’s home in Manassas, according to police and court documents.
A grand jury in Prince William County indicted Naresh on charges of murder and defiling a dead body. Authorities revealed that months before Mamta vanished, Naresh searched online for phrases like "how long does it take to get married after spouse die" and "what happens to debt when a spouse dies," as reported by the New York Post.
Police Chief Mario Lugo emphasized the strength of the case despite the absence of a body, stating, "From the beginning, we believed that she was murdered." He expressed confidence in the evidence collected, underscoring that the lack of a physical body would not weaken the prosecution.
Mamta Bhatt, a 28-year-old pediatric nurse, went missing in late July, sparking a community-wide effort to locate her. Her family in Nepal, along with local residents, organized social media campaigns, rallies, and community events to raise awareness and search for answers.
Naresh was initially charged with concealing a dead body just three weeks after Mamta’s disappearance and has remained in custody since then.
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Two held in UP's Bijnor for contact with Pakistan linked Dubai handler
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Bijnor (PTI): Two men were arrested in this Uttar Pradesh district on Friday for allegedly being in touch with a Pakistan-linked handler based in Dubai, police said.
Circle Officer, Najibabad, Anjani Kumar Chaturvedi said Uvaid Malik and Jalal Haider were arrested following inputs on their alleged links with Aqib, a resident of Meerut currently staying in Dubai.
According to police, Aqib had earlier come into the spotlight after a video surfaced on Instagram purportedly showing him displaying an AK-47 rifle and explosives.
During interrogation, the arrested men allegedly told police that Aqib used to incite youngsters against Hindus and encourage anti-national activities, the officer said, adding that detailed questioning of the accused is underway.
On April 6, Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Jha said the video first surfaced in November last year. Aqib, a native of Sathla village in the Mawana area of Meerut, was allegedly seen in the video brandishing weapons.
Following the viral clip, a case was registered at the Nangal police station by sub-inspector Vinod Kumar. However, the then station house officer and investigating officer Satyendra Singh had recorded Aqib's statement and filed a final report, stating that the weapons seen in the video were toys, effectively giving him a clean chit.
Police said fresh developments have now revealed Aqib's suspicious links and the probe has been handed over to the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS).
The SP said action has been taken against the officials concerned, with the then SHO and investigating officer suspended and Circle Officer Nitesh Pratap Singh removed from his post.
