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The much talked about Jyoti murder case of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh is once again in the headlines. In this sensational case, Allahabad High Court has acquitted Manisha Makhija, girlfriend of main conspirator Piyush Shyamdasani. Manisha was accused of being involved in the murder conspiracy, but due to lack of evidence she was acquitted. On the other hand, the life sentence of five convicts, including Jyoti’s husband Piyush Shyamdasani, has been upheld.
10 year old murder case which shocked the entire country
This brutal massacre that took place on July 27, 2014 shook the entire country. No one could believe that a husband could murder his wife so brutally. After just 20 months of married life, Piyush was so filled with hatred that he told the killers that he wanted to hear her scream when they killed his wife.
Let us know the complete story of this murder.
Event date: 27 July 2014
Sunday, July 27, 2014, the streets of Kanpur were busy as usual. At around 12:30 pm, Piyush Shyamdasani informed the police that bike-riding miscreants had kidnapped his wife Jyoti along with the car. He told that the miscreants beat him and then drove away with his wife in the car. Piyush’s statement created a sensation in the city.
Rich businessman’s son and sensational kidnapping
Piyush was not from an ordinary family. He was the younger son of the city’s famous billionaire businessman Om Prakash Dasani. On receiving his information the police swung into action. Kanpur Police imposed blockade across the city. Piyush was in a bad condition and was crying. The entire city was shaken by this incident.
Start of doubt on Piyush’s story
Piyush told the police that at the time of the incident he sought help from the people passing by, but no one helped. Then a biker gave him a lift and he reached the police station. Senior police officers were present on the spot.
However, there were several holes in Piyush’s story:
- Suspicion of changing clothes after the incident – Piyush was wearing a different T-shirt at the time of postmortem.
- No injury marks – He told that the miscreants beat him, but there were no injury marks on his body.
- Delay in giving information – Why was there a delay of one hour in giving information about the kidnapping?
Secrets revealed in investigation
The police started an in-depth investigation of the incident. Investigation revealed that Piyush was continuously talking to someone on the phone. Scrutinizing the call details, a number was found with which he used to talk for hours. This number belonged to Manisha Makhija, who was the daughter of a pan masala businessman.
police got evidence
Police took Manisha Makhija into custody and interrogated her. Piyush broke down during interrogation and confessed to the conspiracy to murder Jyoti. He told that he had given contract for murder to his driver Awadhesh and maid Renu.
Jyoti’s tragic murder
On the day of the murder, Piyush prepares Jyoti for a long drive. Driver Awadhesh and maid Renu were also with her in the car. Stopping the car on Rawatpur Road, Awadhesh and Renu stabbed Jyoti 17 times with a sharp-edged weapon. Jyoti’s screams were echoing, but Piyush’s heart did not melt.
Jyoti’s diary and Piyush’s infidelity
The police found a diary of Jyoti, in which she had narrated her troubles. She had written that Piyush never gave her the status of his wife. She continued to be mentally and emotionally tortured since her marriage.
Manisha Makhija’s acquittal
However, Manisha was accused of conspiring with Piyush to commit murder. But due to lack of evidence, Allahabad High Court acquitted him.
Hope for justice remains intact
In this case, Piyush Shyamdasani and four other convicts have been sentenced to life imprisonment. This case reminds us how terrible tragedies love, betrayal and greed can lead.
