Gun in man’s hand, ex-lovers found dead inside locked car in Noida; last WhatsApp message hints at relationship fallout before deaths
Times of India
by ADVITYA BAHLFebruary 15, 2026
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A tragic double homicide unfolded in Noida, India, as a 32-year-old man and his ex-lover were discovered dead inside a locked car with gunshot wounds. Sumit Kumar, a resident of Trilokpuri in Delhi, was found alongside Rekha, a 28-year-old from Salarpur, following reports of suspicious activity near the vehicle. Police are investigating the case as a murder-suicide, with evidence suggesting Sumit fatally shot Rekha before turning the gun on himself.
The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon when locals noticed a parked car in Sector 107 and reported it to authorities. Upon arrival, police discovered both individuals deceased from head injuries caused by gunshot wounds. A pistol and two spent cartridges were recovered, with officials confirming the weapon was illegal. Rekha’s phone remained off throughout Friday but turned on early Saturday morning, indicating one or both individuals were likely alive before the fatal shots.
Crucial to the investigation is a WhatsApp message sent by Sumit at 3:39 pm on Friday. The message detailed their 15-year relationship and his devastation over Rekha’s decision to marry someone else. Her family claims Sumit had previously harassed her, leading to a resolved legal complaint. Both families filed missing person reports on Friday, with Rekha’s phone remaining inactive until Saturday morning.
Police are reconstructing the couple’s movements using mobile data and CCTV footage from nearby
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/15/2026