Army Major arrested in connection with wife’s death in Hyderabad

Vishal Kumar Sharma's wife Samya Singh, a radio jockey, died on April 24 under suspicious circumstances at Army quarters and her family lodged a police complaint alleging dowry harassment

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HYDERABAD: A Major of the Indian Army was arrested here on Wednesday in connection with the death of his wife and was produced before the court for judicial remand. 

Vishal Kumar Sharma (29) is a Major in 54 Infantry Division of Bollaram in the city. His wife Samya Singh, who was a radio jockey, died on April 24 under suspicious circumstances at Army quarters and her family members lodged a complaint with police alleging dowry harassment

Investigating the case, Hyderabad police wrote to higher officials of the Army seeking permission to question the officer and then arrest him. Samya Singh and Vishal Sharma hail from Uttar Pradesh.