Horrific Incident in Jammu: Woman Murdered, Throat Slit in Broad Daylight; Body Found Inside Home

May 18, 2026

On Monday morning, the body of a married woman was found under suspicious circumstances inside her own home in the Lower Kartholi area, falling under the jurisdiction of the Bari Brahmana Police Station in Jammu. Preliminary investigations suggest that the woman was likely murdered by having her throat slit.

The deceased has been identified as Anuradha, aged approximately 35, wife of Ajay Singh, a resident of Lower Kartholi, under the Bari Brahmana Police Station, District Samba. According to reports, the police were alerted about the incident around 10:00 AM. Upon receiving the information, personnel from the Bari Brahmana Police Station immediately rushed to the scene, took custody of the body, and initiated an investigation.

The police have inspected the crime scene and collected evidence. According to local residents, news of the incident spread rapidly, creating an atmosphere of panic and mourning throughout the area. The community remains deeply shocked by this crime.

Police officials stated that the matter is being investigated with the utmost seriousness, and further action is being taken after carefully considering all relevant aspects. The investigation is currently ongoing to determine the motive behind the murder and to identify the perpetrators.