Raipur Double Murder: Bouncer Shoots Two Sisters-In-Law Over Video Call Dispute, Wife Demands Death Penalty

New CCTV footage shows accused firing at medical store after killings; family reveals history of harassment and threats

A chilling new video has emerged in the brutal murder of two sisters in Raipur’s Mowa area, showing the accused – a licensed firearm holder and bouncer by profession – walking into a medical store brandishing a pistol and firing rounds shortly after killing his sisters-in-law. No one was injured in that incident.

The Tuesday night killings have sent shockwaves through the locality, with the accused’s wife and mother-in-law now demanding capital punishment.

New Footage Emerges

CCTV visuals from Apollo Medical Store in Mowa show accused Jitendra Verma alias Jeetu entering the shop, pointing his pistol at a customer, demanding car keys, and firing inside the store. Staff members were seen fleeing for safety.

Police later arrested Verma, who had fled after shooting dead Geetanjali Verma and Durgeshwari inside their mother’s home.

‘Mummy Bachao, Jija Will Shoot’

The sequence of events began around 10 pm Tuesday when Verma arrived at his mother-in-law Savitri Bai’s residence. He demanded to speak to his 16-month-old daughter via video call and insisted on taking his wife Khileshwari back home.

“He forced his way inside. Geetanjali was sleeping in the hall. She told him ‘didi is not home’. But he wouldn’t listen,” Savitri Bai recounted, breaking down.

Within moments, Verma pulled out his licensed pistol and opened fire. Geetanjali collapsed instantly. When Durgeshwari came downstairs from the terrace and saw her sister lying in a pool of blood, she screamed. Verma shot her too – the bullet striking near her neck.

“My daughters were writhing in front of me… I kept folding my hands… but he didn’t stop,” the mother said.

Years of Abuse, Says Wife

Khileshwari, Verma’s wife and elder sister of the deceased, has alleged a long pattern of violent behaviour. The couple married in 2020 and initially lived nearby before Verma lost his job.

“He started drinking. He would doubt my character though he himself was wrong. He had also misbehaved with my younger sisters,” Khileshwari alleged.

She claimed Verma had fired at the walls of their home twice before and had threatened her multiple times with his pistol. Just 5-6 days before the murder, she said, he aimed the gun at her again.

“I got scared and went to my sister’s place in Urakura with my daughter. But he finished my sisters instead,” she said. “I want him hanged.”

Licensed Weapon Raises Questions

The fact that Verma possessed a valid gun license – issued in 2020 and valid until December 2026 – has emerged as a key concern. He obtained the license citing VIP security and personal protection needs, being a professional bouncer.

Police verification before issuing licenses typically checks criminal records, mental state, local police reports, and genuine requirement. District collector-level approval follows.

Officials now admit the need for review. “Those with violent tendencies, mental instability, or involvement in serious disputes need license reconsideration,” a senior officer said.

Police have indicated a district-wide review of gun licenses may follow.

 Investigation Underway

Verma remains in custody. Authorities are examining whether his background check during license issuance was thorough enough given the family’s claims of prior threats and firing incidents at home.

The case has once again raised public concern over easy access to licensed firearms in domestic violence situations. For Savitri Bai and Khileshwari, the wait is for justice – and answers that may never bring their daughters back.