Anita Chaudhary, Jhansi's first woman auto-rickshaw driver, was found dead and later confirmed to have been shot, a case initially reported as an accident. Police arrested her former live-in partner, Mukesh Jha, after an encounter where he was shot in the leg. Jha confessed to the murder, citing feelings of betrayal in their relationship. Two other individuals, Shivam Jha and Manoj Jha, were also arrested in connection with the crime. Anita was a symbol of breaking gender barriers, being the primary breadwinner for her family.