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Woman shot dead by partner in Noida: Three days on, accused still on the run; police form three search teams for hunt

According to police, Krishna– Sonu's partner– had allegedly shot her dead, following a dispute at her rented accommodation in Noida. He has been on the run since then.

3 min readNoidaDec 2, 2025 05:59 AM IST

Woman shot dead by partner in Noida: Three days on, accused still on the run; police form three search teams for hunt

The Station House Officer (SHO), Noida Phase 2, Vidhiyanchal Tiwari said that three police teams had been formed to trace Krishna, who hailed from Bihar’s Arrah district.

When 24-year-old Sonu’s neighbours in Noida’s Yakubpur area heard a gunshot on Friday evening, they assumed it was a cylinder blast in one of the rooms of the five-storey residential building in the locality.

As they hurried towards the spot, a few of them saw a 25-year-old Krishna rushing down the stairs. When enquired about the source of the sound, the man pulled the trigger of the pistol and pointed it towards the neighbours.

According to police, Krishna– Sonu’s partner– had allegedly shot her dead, following a dispute at her rented accommodation in Noida. He has been on the run since then.

The Station House Officer (SHO), Noida Phase 2, Vidhiyanchal Tiwari said that three police teams had been formed to trace Krishna, who hailed from Bihar’s Arrah district.

“We have registered an FIR under Section 103 (1) for muder against Krishna after the police received a complaint from the family,” he said.

On Monday, when The Indian Express visited the Gali no 19 of Yakubpur, a lock dangled from the wooden doors of the room as Sonu’s siblings–her two sisters, aged 22 and 18, her brother (15)–had left for Uttar Pradesh’s Amroha district.

The shoes of the sisters lay on the floor while their clothes hung from the plastic rope in the common gallery. Puja, the owner of the building who runs a small grocery store in the locality, said the four siblings had moved to the rented accommodation three months ago. “As verification we take their Aadhaar cards,” she said.

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According to SHO Tiwari, Sonu had been in a relationship with Krishna for the last three years. He added that a dispute broke out between the couple after she denied to marry him.

Around 7:30 pm on Friday, the police received a PCR call from one of Sonu’s sisters informing that she was shot, SHO Tiwari added. “Upon reaching the spot, we saw that she was shot in her chest and we took her to the hospital where she was declared dead,” he said.

“We knew that she was in a relationship with him as they had been working as domestic helpers in the same society in Sector 142, Noida. But, we don’t know what actually happened between them. When I saw her, she was already dead. None of us know the actual reason behind the crime” said Sumit, Sonu’s brother.

According to officers, the police control room received information that a man identified as Krishna had opened fire on the woman following a dispute reportedly linked to a relationship issue. A forensic team inspected the crime scene, and the body was sent for post-mortem examination after completing the required formalities, police added.

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Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central Noida) Shakti Mohan Avasthy said, “Preliminary inquiry suggested that Krishna visited the woman’s rented room earlier in the day, where an argument ensued, leading to the shooting. The accused fled the scene soon after the incident.”

Neetika Jha

Neetika Jha is a Correspondent with The Indian Express, based in the Noida bureau. She primarily covers crime, health, and environmental issues, as well as human-interest features across Noida, Ghaziabad, and Western Uttar Pradesh. Professional Profile Education: She is an alumna of the Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Chennai. Core Beat: Her work focuses on the administrative and social challenges of the NCR's satellite cities. She is known for her detailed reporting on civic infrastructure (like the Noida International Airport), environmental violations, and high-profile criminal investigations. Personal Interests: Outside of reporting, she is an avid reader of fiction (citing The Thursday Murder Club and Yellowface as recent favorites) and a gardening enthusiast. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) Neetika’s recent reportage has been dominated by winter-related crises in the NCR and significant criminal legalities: 1. Environment & Public Safety "Greater Noida Authority slaps fines on firms for violating GRAP IV norms" (Dec 21, 2025): Reporting on heavy penalties imposed on major developers like NBCC for flouting anti-pollution construction bans. "Fatal pile-up on Yamuna Expressway: Fog, high speed emerge as key safety risks" (Dec 17, 2025): A major report on a 15-vehicle collision caused by dense fog that killed 17 people. "At Chilla, Kalindi, DND, many fined Rs 20,000 for non-compliance to Delhi's BS-VI rule" (Dec 19, 2025): On-the-ground reporting from the borders where Noida police penalize non-compliant vehicles entering the capital. "Driving in Noida amid fog? New speed limits in effect till Feb 15" (Dec 13, 2025): Detailing the seasonal traffic restrictions aimed at preventing highway accidents. 2. Crime & Legal Developments "'Have you ever heard of a murder case being withdrawn?': Court in Akhlaq lynching case" (Dec 12, 2025): Covering a critical courtroom hearing where the court questioned the UP government's petition to withdraw charges against the accused. "After losing money in stock market, bank employee in Ghaziabad withdraws Rs 64 lakh from customers' accounts" (Dec 14, 2025): An investigative piece on internal bank fraud and the risks of modern digital embezzlement. "Woman shot dead by partner in Noida: Three days on, accused still on the run" (Dec 2, 2025): Tracking a high-profile domestic violence and murder case in Central Noida. 3. Human Interest & Features "'Had tears in my eyes': Army men walk bride down the aisle 20 years after father died in terror attack" (Dec 2, 2025): A moving story about soldiers from a Punjab Grenadiers unit fulfilling a father's duty for his daughter. "How a Zepto delivery man heard a cry — and saved two kids dumped in Noida drain" (Dec 2025): A viral human-interest story highlighting individual heroism in the city. Signature Style Neetika is recognized for her meticulous follow-up on local tragedies. Whether it is a massive pile-up on the Yamuna Expressway or the ongoing construction of the Jewar (Noida) Airport, she focuses on systemic lapses and the safety of commuters. Her crime reporting often explores the psychological motives behind "crimes of passion" and the rising trend of financial cyber-fraud in the Ghaziabad-Noida belt. ... Read More

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