By Leslie Rajan 
In a harrowing incident, a 35-year-old manager of a private bank lost her life in a Navi Mumbai hotel, allegedly strangled by her boyfriend, Shoeb Sheikh (24), who suspected her of having an affair with another man. The Mumbai Police swiftly arrested the accused from his residence in suburban Saki Naka before he could attempt to flee to his hometown in Uttar Pradesh.
According to official reports, Shoeb Sheikh was apprehended in the early hours of the day following a tip-off. The accused had checked into a hotel in Navi Mumbai with his girlfriend, Amy alias Amit Ravindra Kaur (35), on Monday. Tragically, Sheikh, driven by suspicions of infidelity, allegedly strangled Kaur to death in a fit of rage.
The crime came to light when Mumbai Police received information suggesting Sheikh’s involvement in illegal activities. Acting on the tip-off, authorities reached his residence in Sakinaka. During interrogation, Sheikh confessed to the murder, prompting Mumbai Police to alert their counterparts in the Turbhe area of Navi Mumbai.
A police team rushed to the hotel where they discovered the lifeless body of Amy Kaur inside a room. The victim, a manager at a Navi Mumbai branch of IDFC Bank, was a resident of Sion Koliwada in Mumbai.
Shoeb Sheikh now faces charges under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including Section 302 (Punishment for murder). The tragic incident sheds light on the grim consequences of unchecked suspicions and violence within relationships.
The community mourns the loss of a professional and expresses condolences to the family and colleagues of Amy Kaur. As the legal proceedings unfold, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of addressing conflicts through peaceful means and seeking help when needed.