Incident reminiscent of Meerut’s ‘blue drum’ case reported in Unnao; husband’s body found in a metal box, 3 arrested including his wife

Incident reminiscent of Meerut’s ‘blue drum’ case reported in Unnao; husband’s body found in a metal box, 3 arrested including his wife

Unnao, Uttar Pradesh: In an incident reminiscent of the infamous ‘blue drum’ murder case from Meerut, another sensational crime has come to light—this time in Unnao. The body of a man was discovered inside a large metal box left along the highway. Upon opening the box, the sight of a blood-stained corpse—wrapped in a bedsheet and a blanket—caused a stir; however, the police claim to have solved the murder within just 12 hours. According to the police, the victim was murdered by his own wife, who—with the help of an accomplice—placed the body in the box and discarded it by the highway. Three individuals, including the wife, have been arrested, while one juvenile in conflict with the law has been taken into custody.