Vikas Walker, the father of Shraddha Walker, has sadly passed away at his home in Vasai West after suffering a heart attack. For three years, he dedicated his life to seeking justice for his daughter, who was killed by her partner, Aftab Poonawalla, in a horrifying case that shocked the nation in 2022.
When Vikas was found unresponsive, his family rushed him to the hospital, but he was declared dead upon arrival. Shraddha, just 28 years old, was brutally murdered and chopped into pieces by Aftab in their rented apartment in Delhi.
Vikas was in constant contact with the police, trying to get updates about the investigation into his daughter’s murder. Since Shraddha’s tragic death, he focused on raising awareness about violence against women and even started a non-profit organization in 2024. This group helps women in abusive relationships by providing legal advice and support.
What Happened to Shraddha?
The story of Shraddha Walker’s murder is shocking. Aftab, her live-in boyfriend, allegedly killed her during an argument on May 18, 2022, then dismembered her body into 35 pieces. He kept the body parts in a refrigerator and later threw them away in nearby forests.
Aftab planned the murder carefully, even studying human anatomy to help him cut up the body. He misled the police by saying Shraddha had left their home on May 22 and hadn’t been seen since. However, police found evidence that showed she was still with him after that date, including bank transactions and messages.
When shown the proof, Aftab finally confessed to the murder. Bloodstains were also found in his kitchen, indicating something terrible had happened there. He was inspired by crime shows, which gave him ideas on how to hide the crime.
Vikas Walker demanded the death penalty for Aftab. He also raised concerns about a “love jihad” angle because of the couple’s different religious backgrounds, which had worried Shraddha’s family. They met on a dating app in 2019 and ran away to Delhi together. Vikas reported her missing after she stopped posting on social media and he couldn’t reach her.
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