Ahmedabad News Today: In a shocking revelation straight out of a crime thriller, the Ahmedabad Crime Branch has solved a gruesome murder mystery that lay buried—literally—for more than one and a half years. A woman and her lover have been arrested for allegedly killing her husband, concealing his body beneath the kitchen floor, and living in the same house ever since.
The crime, uncovered from the Fatehwadi area near Sarkhej in Ahmedabad, has drawn comparisons to the popular Bollywood movie Drishyam, where a murder was similarly hidden beneath a newly tiled floor. However, unlike fiction, this real-life case reveals chilling details of betrayal, deception, and a meticulously planned cover-up.
Disappearance That Sparked a Mystery
According to police sources, the victim, Sameer Bihari, a resident of Fatehwadi, went missing about 18 months ago under mysterious circumstances. His wife, Rubina, lodged a missing complaint at Sarkhej Police Station, claiming her husband had gone out for work and never returned.
Despite several search operations, the police failed to trace Sameer. Over time, his case went cold, and life in the neighborhood moved on — until the Crime Branch received an anonymous tip about Rubina’s unusual closeness with a man named Imran, who lived nearby.
The Secret Relationship That Turned Deadly
Investigators learned that Rubina and Imran had been having an illicit affair even before Sameer’s disappearance. As their relationship deepened, tension grew between Rubina and her husband. Frequent quarrels and domestic violence were reportedly common in their household.
According to Crime Branch officials, Sameer had started suspecting Rubina’s affair with Imran. Heated arguments became a daily occurrence. Finally, one night, the situation escalated beyond control.
During interrogation, both Rubina and Imran confessed to murdering Sameer after a violent argument. Imran allegedly attacked Sameer with a knife, killing him instantly. To hide the crime, the duo decided to bury the body right inside the house — beneath the kitchen floor.
Body Buried Beneath the Kitchen Floor
As per the confession, Rubina and Imran dug a pit in the kitchen late at night. They placed Sameer’s body inside, covered it with layers of salt and other materials to suppress the odor, and then filled the pit with concrete.
By the next morning, they had called in local laborers to finish the flooring, pretending it was a regular renovation. Within hours, the kitchen looked brand new, hiding the dark secret beneath.
A few days later, Rubina even shifted houses temporarily to divert suspicion. Whenever relatives or neighbors inquired about Sameer, she told them he had gone to Dubai for work — a lie that kept the secret buried for over a year and a half.
Anonymous Tip and the Crime Branch Breakthrough
The case took a dramatic turn when the Crime Branch received intelligence suggesting foul play. Local residents had noticed Imran’s frequent visits to Rubina’s house long after Sameer’s disappearance, which raised eyebrows.
Based on the tip, Crime Branch officers began closely monitoring both suspects. Their observations confirmed that Rubina and Imran were still in a relationship, which deepened the suspicion.
After days of surveillance, the police summoned both for questioning. Under sustained interrogation, the pair eventually broke down and confessed to the murder.
Following the confession, the police team excavated the kitchen floor at Rubina’s former home in the Ahmedy Row House locality of Fatehwadi. To everyone’s horror, they found human skeletal remains buried beneath the concrete. The remains were later confirmed to be those of Sameer Bihari.
“She Lived Above His Grave for a Year and a Half”
Investigators were stunned to discover that Rubina had continued living in the same house, cooking and sleeping barely a few feet above her husband’s buried body.
“She buried her husband beneath her kitchen and continued her daily routine as if nothing happened,” said one of the investigating officers. “This level of planning and composure is chilling.”
The police added that the suspects had used salt and certain household materials to reduce decomposition odor — a detail that highlights how carefully the crime was planned.
Love, Lies, and a Perfect Disguise
According to officials, Rubina’s deception was flawless. She not only filed a missing person report to divert suspicion but also frequently told neighbors that Sameer had taken up a job abroad.
To make her story believable, she even pretended to receive phone calls from “Sameer in Dubai,” further convincing the community that her husband was alive and well.
Imran, meanwhile, continued visiting Rubina’s house under various pretexts. Their ongoing affair eventually became the thread that unraveled the case.
A Crime of Passion Turns into a Cold-Blooded Murder
During questioning, Rubina allegedly admitted that her marriage to Sameer had become unbearable due to constant fights. Sameer’s suspicions about her relationship with Imran had made life difficult.
Rather than ending the marriage, the duo decided to “eliminate” him. “It was a crime of passion that turned into a calculated cover-up,” said the investigating officer.
Crime Branch Continues Investigation
Both Rubina and Imran have been arrested and charged under sections related to murder and destruction of evidence. Forensic teams have collected samples from the crime scene, while DNA tests are being conducted to formally confirm the victim’s identity.
The police are also investigating whether any other individuals assisted in the burial or renovation work.
Ahmedabad Crime Branch officials said the case is a stark reminder of how hidden relationships and domestic conflicts can escalate into unimaginable violence.
Echoes of the ‘Drishyam’ Plot
The eerie similarity of this case to the plot of the movie Drishyam — where a murder victim’s body was buried beneath a newly built floor — has caught public attention. Social media users in Ahmedabad and across India have expressed disbelief at the level of planning and deception involved.
But unlike the fictional story, this real-life crime has left behind a trail of undeniable evidence — bones, forensic traces, and a chilling confession.
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Community in Shock
Residents of Fatehwadi are still struggling to come to terms with the revelations. “We never imagined something like this could happen right here,” said a neighbor who had known Sameer’s family for years. “Rubina always seemed quiet and polite. None of us had any idea what she had done.”
Local police have increased patrols in the area following the discovery, as crowds gather outside the now-sealed house where the skeleton was found.
A Reminder of How Secrets Surface Over Time
This case, now one of the most talked-about criminal investigations in Gujarat, serves as a reminder that even the most well-hidden secrets eventually surface. The combination of scientific investigation, community vigilance, and consistent police work ultimately brought justice to light.
As forensic experts continue to analyze the remains, investigators say they are confident of building a watertight case in court.
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Conclusion
The chilling story of betrayal and deception has shocked not just Ahmedabad but the entire nation. A husband’s mysterious disappearance, a wife’s web of lies, and a lover’s involvement — all hidden under the same kitchen floor — make this one of the most disturbing cases in recent memory.
As police complete the final stages of the investigation, the case continues to dominate headlines under “Ahmedabad News Today,” serving as a grim example of how passion, secrecy, and guilt can drive ordinary people to commit extraordinary crimes.
