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Paramour Murders Lover After Rejection, Then Takes Own Life
21 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Woman murdered by alleged paramour after refusing to elope.
- Accused mechanic consumed poison and died shortly after the murder.
- Victim was a panchayat mitra and sole breadwinner for her children.
In a tragic incident in the Lalganj area of Rai Bareli, a 35-year-old woman, Seema Kumari, was brutally murdered inside her home on Saturday afternoon. The accused, identified as 45-year-old mechanic Ram Sumer from the same village, allegedly attacked her with a chopper after she refused to elope with him.
The violence erupted when Kumari firmly rejected Sumer's advances. Following the murder, Sumer was discovered unconscious in a nearby mustard field and was pronounced dead at a community health center after consuming poison. Police recovered diary pages suggesting Sumer was distressed by Kumari's refusal.
Seema Kumari was a panchayat mitra and the sole provider for her three young children. The incident has left the community in shock, highlighting the extreme consequences of rejected advances.
