Rejected Marriage Proposal Leads to Tragic Murder of Property Dealer in Ghaziabad
A 22-year-old medical representative, Deepak Goswami, was arrested for the murder of a property dealer, Mahipal, after his marriage proposal to Mahipal's daughter was rejected. The accused had been stalking the victim for over six weeks.
MurderRejected Marriage ProposalStalkingProperty DealerGhaziabadReal EstateNov 03, 2025
The accused, Deepak Goswami, allegedly shot Mahipal (45) after the victim's daughter refused to marry him—just days before her scheduled wedding with another man. According to police, Goswami, a B.Pharma student from Meerut who lived in Surajpur, met Mahipal's eldest daughter on social media two years ago. Their online friendship soon turned into frequent conversations, and Goswami became intent on marrying her.
Last year, he visited Mahipal's house to formally propose marriage, but both the woman and her family declined his advances. Three months ago, Mahipal arranged the marriages of two of his daughters, including the one Goswami had been pursuing. The weddings were set for December 10. Told about it, Goswami's fixation intensified. “For the past year, he was pressuring the woman and her family members to agree to the marriage,” said Diksha Singh, ACP-2 of central Noida.
Police said Goswami began stalking Mahipal, tracking his daily movements for over six weeks. On Thursday, as the property dealer was returning home on his scooter after discussing wedding preparations with a friend, Goswami confronted him on a deserted stretch in Badalpur. Following a heated argument about the marriage proposal, Goswami allegedly fired two shots into Mahipal's chest, killing him on the spot. “The accused had been following Mahipal for the past month and a half.
On the day of the incident, CCTV footage captured Goswami trailing Mahipal on a bike. Reviewing footage from previous days, we saw the same pattern,” an officer said. A team was formed to investigate the case, and clips from over 50 CCTV cameras were scrutinized before Goswami was identified and arrested. He confessed to the crime, saying he believed Mahipal's death might force the family to reconsider the marriage. A case under Section 103 (murder) of BNS and under the Arms Act was registered against Goswami.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the accused in the Ghaziabad murder case?
The accused is Deepak Goswami, a 22-year-old medical representative and B.Pharma student from Meerut.
What was the motive behind the murder?
The motive was a rejected marriage proposal. Goswami had been stalking the victim, Mahipal, after his proposal to Mahipal's daughter was declined.
How did the police identify the accused?
The police identified Goswami by reviewing CCTV footage from over 50 cameras, which showed him trailing Mahipal for several weeks.
What charges have been filed against the accused?
A case under Section 103 (murder) of BNS and under the Arms Act has been registered against Goswami.
What led to the confrontation between the accused and the victim?
The confrontation occurred when Goswami confronted Mahipal on a deserted stretch in Badalpur, leading to a heated argument about the marriage proposal, which resulted in Goswami shooting Mahipal.
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