Panic gripped Lucknow’s Mohanlalganj area after a man allegedly killed his 19-year-old girlfriend by slitting her throat on Sunday in what police have described as a shocking case of personal dispute turning violent. The victim, identified as Priyanshi, was found murdered at her residence in the Mohanlalganj police station area.

Police said the accused, Alok, was known to the victim. He allegedly attacked her after she rejected his marriage proposal. Officers said the two had a heated argument shortly before the incident.

Investigators believe Alok arrived at the house on his motorcycle and, during the confrontation, stabbed Priyanshi and slit her throat.

He fled the spot immediately afterward. Neighbours informed the police control room, following which senior officials, including the

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