In a chilling incident in Bahadurgarh, Haryana, a 28-year-old Chartered Accountant (CA) named Anshul Dhawan has been arrested for the brutal murder of his wife, Mahak, a 26-year-old bank employee. The crime occurred on the night of February 15, 2026, just hours after the couple had celebrated Valentine’s Day.
Jhajjar Police managed to crack the case in under 18 hours, debunking a staged robbery attempt orchestrated by the husband to cover his tracks.
Timeline of the Crime
- The Celebration: On Sunday, the couple went out for a celebratory Valentine’s Day dinner in Gurugram.
- The Incident (11:00 PM): Anshul called the police emergency line, claiming that while they were traveling, unidentified bike-borne assailants stopped their car, attempted a robbery, and slit Mahak’s throat when she resisted.
- The Suspicion: Forensic teams found no signs of a struggle outside the vehicle. Furthermore, Anshul’s clothes were suspiciously free of significant blood splatter given the nature of the injury he described.
- The Arrest (Feb 16): During intensive interrogation, Anshul broke down and confessed. He revealed he had planned the murder for weeks due to suspicions over her character and ongoing marital discord.
Case Details & Investigation Findings
| Category | Details |
| Accused | Anshul Dhawan, CA at a top firm in Gurugram. |
| Victim | Mahak, Assistant Manager at HDFC Bank, Gurugram. |
| Weapon Used | A pair of industrial scissors and a surgical blade. |
| Premeditation | Police recovered disposable gloves and a change of clothes hidden in the car’s spare tire compartment. |
| Motive | Accused allegedly suspected the victim of having an extramarital affair. |
“The accused tried to create a ‘filmy’ robbery scene, but his inability to describe the ‘attackers’ or the direction in which they fled led to his undoing.” — DSP (Bahadurgarh), Jhajjar Police.