Police in Chhattisgarh's Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district have claimed to have solved a murder case dating back nearly six months, arresting four people, including a minor, in connection with the killing of a 36-year-old man.

According to police, the victim, Kadam Bhuwarya, was allegedly strangled with a towel after being taken to a field on the pretext of drinking alcohol. His body was subsequently buried in sand near a nallah in an alleged attempt to conceal the crime. Police said a family dispute and a suspected relationship involving the victim's wife were behind the alleged murder.

The case falls under Madanwada police station limits.

Body Found Near Kohka Nallah

The incident came to light on March 5, 2026, when Sanjay Hathgya, a resident of Bhainsaratola, informed police about an unidentified body lying near Kohka Nallah.

Madanwada police reached the location, conducted the necessary proceedings and sent the body for post-mortem examination. The report raised suspicion of murder, following which a case was registered under Sections 103(1) and 238 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

During the investigation, police used technical evidence to establish the identity of the deceased as Kadam Bhuwarya, a resident of Rajkatta under Aundhi police station.

Main Suspect Traced to Hyderabad

A special investigation team was formed under the direction of Senior Superintendent of Police Y.P. Singh and guidance of SDOP Vinod Minj. Police said the team worked with the cyber cell and local informants to identify and trace the suspects.

During the investigation, the location of the main suspect, Chandan Andhare, was traced to Hyderabad. A police team subsequently travelled there and detained him for questioning.

Police said questioning of Chandan provided details about the alleged conspiracy and the circumstances surrounding Kadam's death.

Family Dispute Allegedly Behind Killing

According to the police investigation, Kadam frequently quarrelled with and allegedly assaulted his wife, Parmeshwari, because he suspected that she was in a relationship with her maternal cousin Chandan.

Police said the suspicion had led to hostility between Kadam and Chandan. Parmeshwari's brother, Chaman Lal Dehari, was also allegedly unhappy with Kadam's behaviour towards his mother and sister.

Investigators claim that the family dispute eventually resulted in Chandan and Chaman allegedly planning Kadam's murder. Police said Hemant Rana and a minor were also allegedly involved in the plan.

Victim Taken to Field on Pretext of Drinking

Police said the accused stopped Kadam near the Sitagaon bus stand on February 28 and took him to a field near Chandan's house on the pretext of drinking alcohol.

According to the investigation, the group drank together and allegedly waited until Kadam was heavily intoxicated. Police said the accused then allegedly strangled him using a towel.

After the alleged murder, the accused reportedly carried the body to the nearby nallah, dug a pit and buried it in the sand.

Mobile, Wallet and Shoes Disposed Of

Police further alleged that the suspects threw Kadam's mobile phone, wallet and shoes into the nallah to destroy or conceal evidence connected with the crime.

The police have arrested four accused, including a minor, in connection with the case. A motorcycle allegedly used during the crime has also been seized as part of the investigation.

The arrests follow a months-long probe into the unidentified body recovered near Kohka Nallah, with investigators relying on technical evidence and questioning of suspects to reconstruct the alleged sequence of events.