Ankit Saxena 'denied' relationship with woman before murder, says police

The police said Ankit might have taken the move as he was threatened with a knife.

“When he was confronted about her disappearance on the day of the crime, he told them that he did not have any role in it and that he was not in a relationship with her in the first place. It could be because they were carrying a knife and he thought that was the only way to save his life,” a police official told Hindustan Times.

Three people have been arrested for their involvement in the death of Ankit Saxena.

Saxena, a 23 year old photographer, who was reportedly dating the 20-year old college student, had his throat slashed by the attackers, reports said.

According to reports, Saxena was attacked on Thursday night near his home by the girl's family.

The police have arrested the parents and an uncle of the girl and detained a minor allegedly involved in the incident, media reported.

It has been alleged that the girl's family was opposed to their relation as Saxena was a Hindu.

Police have stepped up security in the area to avoid any further conflict in the area.

Meanwhile, netizens have reacted to the incident as Twitter flooded over reactions against the alledged murder.

Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit tweeted :" Why don’t you straight away condemn the gruesome murder of #AnkitSaxena rather being philosophical about it. ? I find U no less then a part of so called intellectual #RabidForce."

Filmmaker Shirish Kunder said: "There is no honour in 'honour killing'. This term is the point of view of the killers. Their excuse to justify their "honourable" motives. To suggest women are the property of men. We need to see the crime through the eyes of those attacked. Call it "shame killing". #AnkitSaxena."

Dewlhi BJP leader Manoj Tiwari have met family members of Ankit.

He tweeted: " Met father and other members of #AnkitSaxena . Family demanded medical help immediately for Ankit’s Mother, arranged. It was Preplanned professional killing on road..#JusticeForAnkit @DelhiPolice has arrested 4 accused and assured filling of chargesheet on fasttrack basis."

Filmmaker-Actor Farhan Akhtar said: "Horrified to hear about the cold blooded murder of #AnkitSaxena in Delhi. And for what??? #shame Cannot imagine the grief his parents must be going through. My deepest condolences to them. #tragedy."