Anita Chaudhary, trailblazing as Jhansi's first woman auto-rickshaw driver, was tragically found murdered in the early hours of Monday, January 5, near her overturned vehicle. Initially, police suspected a road accident, but a subsequent post-mortem examination revealed she had died from a gunshot wound, converting the case into a murder investigation. Anita, aged 40-45, had been driving an auto since 2021 to support her family and was even felicitated by the UP Police for her determination. The investigation quickly focused on Mukesh Jha, Anita's former partner, along with his son Shivam Jha and brother-in-law Manoj Jha. According to police, a strained relationship and Mukesh's inability to accept Anita's decision to end their association, which reportedly included a brief marriage, led him to allegedly plan her murder. Police sources suggest he shot her during her night shift. While Shivam and Manoj were arrested earlier in the week, Mukesh Jha remained absconding, with a reward of ₹25,000 announced for information leading to his capture. The manhunt concluded on Friday night/Saturday, January 10, when Mukesh Jha was located. During the arrest operation, he reportedly opened fire on the police and was shot in the leg during retaliatory action, leading to his apprehension. He has since been admitted to a medical college for treatment and reportedly confessed to the crime, citing 'betrayal in love' as his motive. The case highlights critical issues of women's safety and relationship disputes in the region.