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Crime
Ujjain Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Wife’s Murder and Body Burning
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ujjain
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 06:37 PM
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A Ujjain court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for murdering his wife in May 2023 and burning her body in a bed to destroy evidence.
In a grim case that shocked the local community, a man from Ujjain was found guilty of murdering his wife in May 2023. The accused allegedly strangled his spouse and then set her body ablaze inside a bed, attempting to eliminate forensic evidence. During the trial, forensic experts presented evidence of the fire and the manner of death, leading the court to convict him on charges of murder and evidence tampering. The judge handed down a life sentence, emphasizing the severity of the crime and the need for justice. The verdict is expected to serve as a stern warning to others who might contemplate similar acts.