Uttarakhand police arrest man for blackmailing woman

Police in the Lalkuan area of Nainital district, Uttarakhand, have arrested Ashik Ali, the primary suspect in a case involving the suicide of a married woman. According to investigators, the woman was allegedly blackmailed using compromising photos and videos.

The victim, a resident of Motahaldu, died by suicide on August 6, 2026. Following a complaint filed by her father, police identified Ali, a helper to the victim's husband, as the main accused. Authorities recovered a mobile phone from the suspect that was reportedly used to create and distribute the sensitive media. While Ali has been sent to jail, police are continuing to investigate the roles of two other individuals, Sahib Ali and Devesh Gangwar, who are currently at large.