A 28-year-old man died under suspicious circumstances at his girlfriend’s house in Chhattisgarh’s Durg district following an alcohol party, police said. The incident occurred in the Anjora police outpost area.

The deceased, identified as Siddhant Daan (28), was reportedly found unconscious on the terrace of his girlfriend Anjalina Tanwar’s house after an argument between the two. Anjalina, a nursing student, allegedly slapped Siddhant during the dispute. She later found him unconscious on the terrace and attempted CPR, but he did not respond.

He was subsequently taken to a district hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

Police have started questioning the people who were present at the house at the time of the incident. The exact cause of death is yet to be established and is expected to become clear after the post-mortem report.

Couple Was Planning to Marry

According to preliminary information, Siddhant and Anjalina were in a relationship and were reportedly planning to get married.

Siddhant had previously worked in a private company but had lost his job some time ago. His mother is reportedly a government school teacher in Raipur.

Police are currently examining the circumstances surrounding his death, including the argument that reportedly took place shortly before he was found unconscious.

Alcohol Party at Girlfriend’s House

According to the information gathered so far, Siddhant went to Anjalina’s house on Monday night.

At the time, Anjalina’s friend Nimisha, who is from Raigarh, her boyfriend Gaurav, and Gracy, a resident of Borsi, were also present at the house.

The group reportedly consumed alcohol together during the night.

During the gathering, Siddhant and Anjalina allegedly got into an argument over an unspecified matter. Preliminary police inquiry suggests that Siddhant allegedly abused Anjalina while under the influence of alcohol, following which she slapped him.

After the argument, Siddhant reportedly went upstairs to the terrace.

Found Unconscious on Terrace

After some time, Anjalina went to check on Siddhant and found him lying unconscious on the terrace.

She reportedly tried to revive him and performed CPR. However, there was no response.

Anjalina and the other people present at the house then took Siddhant to the district hospital. Doctors examined him and declared him dead.

Police Informed Around 5 AM

Police received information about the incident at around 5 am on Tuesday.

A police team reached the location and sent Siddhant’s body for post-mortem examination. Following the procedure, the body was handed over to his family.

Police said the initial investigation has established that an argument took place between Siddhant and Anjalina before he was found unconscious. However, this alone does not establish the cause of death.

The post-mortem examination is expected to provide important information regarding the circumstances and possible cause of death.

Statements of Those Present Being Recorded

Police are questioning Anjalina, Nimisha, Gaurav and Gracy, who were reportedly present at the house during the alcohol party.

Investigators are trying to establish the sequence of events from the time Siddhant arrived at the house until he was taken to the hospital.

Police are also examining how Siddhant became unconscious on the terrace and whether any other circumstances contributed to his death.

Officials said the case will become clearer after the post-mortem report and statements of those present are examined.

For now, police have not established a definitive cause of death, and further investigation is underway.

A 14-year-old student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Thailand on Friday, killing six people, including teachers and classmates, before taking his own life in one of the country's deadliest school shootings in recent years.

The attack, which also left 22 people injured, occurred at around 10 a.m. local time in Nonthaburi province on the outskirts of Bangkok. Authorities later revealed that the teenager had allegedly killed his grandparents at home before carrying out the attack at school.

Gunfire Triggers Panic

According to Thai authorities, the Grade 9 student entered the school armed with a 9mm handgun and fired 26 rounds, sending students and staff scrambling for safety.

Teachers immediately locked classrooms, switched off lights and instructed students to lie on the floor while emergency responders rushed to the campus.

Several students escaped by climbing over school fences, while others remained trapped inside classrooms until security personnel secured the building.

Emergency teams evacuated the injured to nearby hospitals as police cordoned off the campus.

Victims Include Teachers and Students

Officials confirmed that six victims were killed inside the school, although authorities have released differing breakdowns of the casualties. Initial reports indicated that both teachers and students were among those who died.

The teenage gunman later shot himself inside the school building. Rescue workers attempted cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), but he succumbed to his injuries.

Authorities also confirmed that the suspect's grandparents were found dead at their residence. Investigators believe they were killed before the teenager left for school.

Shooter Described as Quiet Student

Thai officials have not publicly identified the suspect because he was a minor.

Investigators said the handgun used in the attack belonged to his grandfather, who was a teacher.

Teachers described the boy as an academically capable student with no known history of violent behaviour. Officials also said he was an avid gamer, though investigators have not suggested any direct link between gaming and the shooting.

Police are continuing to investigate the motive behind the attack.

Prime Minister Expresses Grief

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed condolences to the victims' families, calling the tragedy deeply distressing.

He said the government would provide support to affected families while ensuring a thorough investigation into the incident.

The shooting has once again intensified debate over firearm access, school security and youth mental health in Thailand.

Questions Over Gun Control

The latest tragedy has renewed scrutiny of Thailand's gun laws and the accessibility of firearms.

Although the country has relatively strict licensing regulations, gun violence remains a recurring concern, with several high-profile mass shootings reported in recent years.

Among the deadliest incidents was the October 2022 daycare centre attack, in which a former police officer killed 36 people, including 22 children, before taking his own life. In 2020, an army sergeant killed 29 people during a shooting spree in Nakhon Ratchasima.

Security experts say the latest attack is likely to revive discussions on firearm storage practices, school emergency preparedness and mental health intervention programmes for young people.

Authorities have launched a full investigation into Friday's shooting and are expected to release additional findings after forensic examinations and witness interviews are completed.

 Two separate murder cases involving young women have surfaced in Chhattisgarh's capital, with police alleging that one woman was killed by her live-in partner while another was murdered by her boyfriend over suspicions of an affair.

In the first case, a B.Ed student was allegedly assaulted and strangled by her live-in partner before being taken to a government hospital, where doctors declared her dead. The accused allegedly fled the hospital after learning of her death but has since been taken into custody.

In the second incident, police solved the mystery surrounding the body of a young woman recovered from a pond in Raipur's WRS Colony. Investigators claim her boyfriend killed her following an argument over alleged infidelity and later dumped her body in the water body to conceal the crime.

B.Ed Student Found Dead

According to police, the deceased has been identified as Bharti Netam, a resident of Kokpur village in Kanker district. She was pursuing a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) course at Vikas College in Raipur and had been living with Sawant Baghel, a D.El.Ed. student from Kondagaon, in Boriyakala under the Mujgahan police station limits for the past six to seven months.

Police said Baghel allegedly assaulted and strangled Bharti before taking her to Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital (Mekahara), where doctors declared her dead. He allegedly fled the hospital immediately afterwards.

Victim Had Planned to Return Home

Bharti's sister told police that the accused frequently suspected her character and allegedly assaulted her on multiple occasions.

According to the complaint, Bharti called her sister on the night of August 4, informing her that she had been beaten and wanted to return to her native village. Her sister transferred ₹3,000 online to help cover her travel expenses, but before she could leave Raipur, the alleged murder took place.

Family members who reached the hospital noticed multiple injury marks on Bharti's body, including injuries near her left eye, temple, chin and the back of her neck.

Based on the family's complaint, police registered a murder case and detained the accused for questioning.

Second Murder Solved

In another case, Raipur Police said they have cracked the murder of Nandani Jain, whose body was recently recovered from a pond in WRS Colony under Khamtarai police station limits.

Investigators alleged that Nandani was killed by her boyfriend Karan Tandi, who suspected she was involved with another man.

Police said the two had become friends through Instagram around three years ago, and the relationship later turned into a romantic one. Frequent disputes over alleged infidelity reportedly strained the relationship.

During a recent meeting, an argument allegedly escalated, after which Karan strangled Nandani to death. Police claim he later dumped her body into the pond in an attempt to destroy evidence before fleeing.

Technical Evidence Leads to Arrest

Following the recovery and identification of the victim, police used technical evidence and interrogation to trace the accused, who has now been taken into custody.

Investigators are continuing to question him and examine other aspects of the case.

Police said both incidents remain under investigation, and further details are expected to emerge after questioning the accused and completing forensic procedures.

A 32-year-old entrepreneur who aspired to establish a chain of premium gyms across India allegedly died by suicide in Gwalior after claiming he was cheated of ₹23 lakh on the promise of securing a multi-crore business loan. The deceased, identified as Jaspal Singh Yadav, left behind a detailed suicide note naming three individuals and appealing to Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to ensure justice for his family.

Jaspal's mutilated body was found on railway tracks under the Jhansi Road police station limits on Sunday night. Police later identified him and recovered a suicide note, which has now become the focus of the investigation.

Dream of Expanding Fitness Business

According to family members, Jaspal had been planning to build a nationwide chain of high-end fitness centres and was looking for financial support to expand his business. In February 2025, he allegedly came into contact with a man identified as Ravi Kumar, who assured him that a loan of ₹3.45 crore could be arranged through Piramal Bank.

The proposal reportedly appeared credible after Jaspal was allegedly shown what he believed to be an official loan sanction letter. Trusting the assurances, he is said to have paid ₹23 lakh over time towards processing charges and other expenses related to the promised loan.

Loan Never Materialised

Despite repeated assurances, the promised loan was never disbursed. Jaspal's family alleged that the accused continued to delay the process for nearly one and a half years while giving fresh explanations each time they were contacted.

His brother, Chhatrapal Singh Yadav, said the prolonged uncertainty and mounting financial liabilities left Jaspal under severe mental stress. According to the family, neither the loan was sanctioned nor was the money returned.

Suicide Note Names Three Individuals

In the suicide note recovered by police, Jaspal alleged that Ravi Kumar, Ashish Gupta and Ravi Jatav had deceived him by showing a fake loan sanction document and collecting money under false pretences.

He further claimed that Ravi Kumar had remained out of reach for a long period and that some of his relatives had allegedly helped him evade contact.

The note also alleged that similar fraud may have been committed against other people, urging authorities to investigate the matter thoroughly.

Financial Burden Became Unbearable

Jaspal wrote that arranging ₹23 lakh had forced him to mortgage several personal assets, including his Bullet motorcycle, gold jewellery, a Safari vehicle and another car. He also claimed to have borrowed money at an interest rate of around 20 per cent.

According to the note, the accumulated debt, including interest, had risen to nearly ₹35 lakh, making it impossible for him to recover financially.

Family members believe the financial burden and repeated delays pushed him into extreme distress.

Appeal to Jyotiraditya Scindia

In an emotional message addressed to Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Jaspal requested strict legal action against those he held responsible for his death.

He appealed for the accused to receive life imprisonment and requested that the money allegedly lost in the transaction be recovered and returned to his father.

The family said Jaspal admired Scindia after the minister honoured his brother, national-level crossbow player Chhatrapal Singh Yadav, following a gold medal victory in 2019. Since then, Jaspal had remained a supporter of the senior BJP leader.

Police Begin Investigation

Police have seized the suicide note and launched an investigation based on the names, mobile numbers and addresses mentioned in it.

Officials said statements of family members are being recorded and the allegations contained in the note are being verified. Authorities have clarified that further legal action will depend on the evidence collected during the investigation.

The case is being probed from multiple angles, including the alleged loan fraud and the circumstances that led to Jaspal's death. Police have appealed to the public not to draw conclusions until the investigation is completed.

A local Congress leader was allegedly stabbed to death during a suspected robbery attempt in Chhattisgarh's Durg district, prompting protests by party workers and a large-scale police investigation. The incident took place in the Jevra Sirsa police outpost area when the victim was returning home late at night after visiting a relative in a hospital.

The deceased has been identified as Prakash Singh Kashyap (45), a resident of Tumakala village, who served as the treasurer of the Dhamdha Mandal Congress Committee. He was also an elected village panch, while his wife currently serves as the village sarpanch.

Attack During Late-Night Journey

According to police, Kashyap was travelling on a motorcycle with two companions after leaving Shankaracharya Hospital in Bhilai, where they had gone to meet a relative. The group was reportedly returning home at around 2 amwhen they were intercepted by four motorcycle-borne assailants between Karhidih and Chikhli Chowk.

Investigators suspect the attackers intended to rob the group. Police said the assailants allegedly attempted to snatch Kashyap's mobile phone and cash. When he resisted, he was repeatedly attacked with a sharp-edged weapon.

The accused allegedly fled the scene with his mobile phone and around ₹4,000 in cash.

Victim Succumbs During Treatment

One of Kashyap's companions managed to escape and informed the police about the attack. Officers rushed to the spot and shifted the injured Congress leader to the district hospital.

Despite medical treatment, Kashyap later succumbed to his injuries.

Police completed the inquest proceedings and sent the body for post-mortem examination before registering a criminal case.

Congress Workers Protest

The incident triggered strong reactions from Congress workers, who gathered outside the hospital mortuary to protest against the killing.

Party leaders raised slogans against the state government, alleging a deterioration in law and order. They also submitted a memorandum to the Superintendent of Police, demanding the immediate arrest of the accused and stricter measures to curb violent crime.

Durg Rural Congress president Rakesh Thakur questioned the adequacy of police patrolling along the Dhamdha Road and alleged that regular night patrols could have helped prevent such incidents.

Police Investigating Multiple Angles

Police officials said preliminary investigation points towards a case of robbery that turned fatal after the victim resisted.

Teams have been deployed to identify and trace the four suspects. Investigators are examining CCTV footage from nearby locations and questioning local residents to establish the movement of the accused before and after the incident.

Authorities said additional evidence is being collected to reconstruct the sequence of events.

Village Mourns Leader's Death

The death of Prakash Singh Kashyap has cast a pall of grief over Tumakala village, where he was actively involved in local governance and political activities.

Residents and supporters have demanded swift action against those responsible, while police have assured that every effort is being made to identify and arrest the accused at the earliest.

Officials said further legal action will be taken based on the findings of the ongoing investigation.

 A Chief Municipal Officer (CMO) posted in Chhattisgarh has been arrested in connection with a fatal road accident that claimed the life of a woman and left two others seriously injured in Mungeli district. Police said the accused official was returning from a birthday celebration when his car allegedly struck a stationary motorcycle, leading to the fatal crash.

The accused, Amresh Singh (58), was produced before a local court on Monday and has been remanded to judicial custody. The incident took place under the jurisdiction of Jarhagaon Police Station near Barela village.

Woman Killed, Two Injured in Late-Night Crash

According to the police complaint, the victims were returning from a family wedding when the accident occurred on the night of July 31.

Police said Kiran Basor (36), Bhuneshwar Sahu (32) and Hemlata Sahu (39) were travelling on a motorcycle after attending a function in Hardi village. They reportedly stopped their vehicle on the roadside after noticing cattle on the road.

Investigators alleged that a Skoda car, travelling from Mungeli towards Bilaspur, collided with the motorcycle. Hemlata Sahu died at the scene, while the other two occupants sustained serious injuries and were admitted to hospital for treatment.

Number Plate Led Investigators to Official Vehicle

Police said a broken number plate carrying the words "CMO (UAD) CG Government" was recovered from the accident site during the initial investigation.

The damaged Skoda car was later traced to the Takhatpur Municipal Council premises, where it was found parked in a damaged condition.

Investigators examined the vehicle, collected physical evidence and recorded statements from eyewitnesses before identifying Amresh Singh as the alleged driver.

Police Allege Rash and Intentional Act

Following the investigation, police claimed that the accused had been driving the vehicle negligently and alleged that the collision was not merely accidental.

Based on the evidence gathered so far, authorities booked Singh and arrested him. The vehicle involved in the incident has also been seized as part of the investigation.

Police said the exact sequence of events and other circumstances surrounding the collision will be established during further investigation.

Returning From Political Function

Investigators said Amresh Singh had attended the birthday celebration of Mungeli District Congress president Ghanshyam Verma before the accident.

According to police, the municipal officer was travelling back with another person in the Skoda car when the collision occurred.

Authorities have not indicated whether any other person travelling in the vehicle is under investigation.

Judicial Custody Ordered

After completing the initial investigation, police produced the accused before a court on August 3, which remanded him to judicial custody.

Officials said the investigation remains underway and additional evidence, including witness statements and forensic findings, will be examined before filing the final chargesheet.

Police have appealed to anyone with information related to the incident to come forward and assist the investigation.

Police in Chhattisgarh have launched an investigation after a Raipur-based businessman alleged that he was cheated of ₹1.13 crore by a group that promised to supply ₹45 crore worth of counterfeit currency. Investigators are examining not only the alleged financial fraud but also claims of a suspected fake currency network operating across state lines.

The case has been registered at Telibandha Police Station, where officials described the matter as sensitive and said multiple aspects of the alleged conspiracy are under scrutiny.

Social Media Contact Led to Deal

According to the complaint, the businessman, identified as Umesh Gupta, first came in contact with the accused after watching videos on social media.

The complainant alleged that the accused claimed to have access to a large quantity of counterfeit currency and proposed supplying ₹45 crore in fake notes in exchange for an advance payment of ₹1.13 crore.

Believing the claims, the businessman reportedly initiated discussions with the group, leading to several rounds of negotiations.

Meetings Held in Raipur and Maharashtra

Police said the alleged deal was discussed during multiple meetings held at hotels in Raipur's Telibandha area. The complainant also travelled to different locations in Maharashtra, where further meetings were reportedly organised to finalise the transaction.

Investigators are verifying the details of these meetings through hotel records, CCTV footage and travel documents.

Accused Allegedly Took Advance, Never Delivered

According to the FIR, the accused repeatedly assured the complainant that the counterfeit currency consignment would be delivered soon. However, after receiving the advance amount, they allegedly continued delaying the delivery by citing logistical and security-related reasons.

Despite repeated assurances, neither the promised counterfeit currency was supplied nor was the advance amount returned, prompting the businessman to approach the police.

Police Examining Two Separate Offences

Investigators said the case involves two important aspects.

The first concerns the alleged cheating of ₹1.13 crore. The second relates to claims made in the complaint regarding the proposed supply and circulation of counterfeit currency, which could attract additional legal provisions if substantiated during the investigation.

Police are analysing financial transactions, mobile phone records, communication between the parties and other documentary evidence to determine whether a larger organised network may have been involved.

Evidence Collection Underway

Officials said investigators are collecting CCTV footage from locations where meetings reportedly took place and are verifying cash transactions linked to the alleged deal.

Police are also coordinating with authorities in Maharashtra to trace the movement of the accused and identify other individuals who may have participated in the meetings or the alleged conspiracy.

Authorities are examining whether similar complaints have been reported elsewhere involving the same suspects.

Police Call Case Sensitive

Senior police officials have termed the matter highly sensitive due to the allegations involving counterfeit currency.

They have refrained from sharing further details while the investigation remains in progress, stating that additional information will be disclosed after verification of evidence and identification of all persons involved.

A shocking murder case has come to light in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district, where a 58-year-old woman was allegedly strangled to death, and her body was hidden inside a house for several days before being buried near an under-construction Anganwadi building. Police have arrested three accused, including the victim's son, following an investigation into the crime.

The incident was reported from the Dokda police outpost area, where the victim, identified as Harawati Bai, had been living with her son, Bhushan Ram.

Affair and Land Dispute Behind Murder

According to police, Harawati Bai had a long-running land dispute with her neighbour Shyampati Bai. Investigators also found that Bhushan Ram had been in a relationship with Shyampati Bai for nearly five years.

Police said an argument over the land dispute on the night of July 24 allegedly escalated, following which Shyampati Bai and her mother, Budhmati Bai, strangled Harawati Bai to death.

Body Hidden, Later Buried

Investigators said the accused initially kept the body inside the house to conceal the crime.

The following day, Shyampati Bai allegedly informed Bhushan Ram about his mother's death and asked him not to disclose the incident to anyone. Police claimed the son remained silent and later assisted the two women in disposing of the body.

After several days, when the decomposing body began emitting a foul smell, the three allegedly shifted it during the night and buried it under sand near an under-construction Anganwadi building in an attempt to destroy evidence.

Foul Smell Led to Discovery

The crime came to light on July 30, when local residents noticed a strong foul smell coming from Harawati Bai's locked house and informed the police.

A police team, accompanied by forensic experts and a revenue official, searched the area and recovered a woman's body buried in sand near the construction site. The body was later identified as Harawati Bai.

Son's Conduct Raised Suspicion

During the investigation, police found Bhushan Ram's behaviour suspicious, as he had remained away from the house and was absent during his mother's last rites.

Interrogation reportedly revealed details of his relationship with Shyampati Bai and the alleged sequence of events following the murder. Based on his statement, investigators reconstructed the crime and gathered further evidence.

Police also recovered the spade and other materials allegedly used to bury the body.

Three Sent to Judicial Custody

Based on forensic findings, witness statements, recoveries and the accused persons' statements, police arrested Shyampati Bai, Budhmati Bai and Bhushan Ram.

All three were produced before a local court and have been remanded to judicial custody as further investigation into the case continues.

In a shocking incident from Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat district, an elderly man allegedly buried his newborn grandson alive in a heap of cow dung in an attempt to conceal the birth of his unmarried daughter's child. The accused later allegedly consumed pesticide in an apparent suicide attempt and is currently undergoing treatment in critical condition.

The incident was reported from Nandgaon Panchayat under Waraseoni police station limits. Police said information about the suspected crime was received on July 31. However, continuous rainfall and darkness delayed the recovery operation, and the infant's body was exhumed on August 1 in the presence of administrative officials.

Villagers Grew Suspicious After Hearing Baby Cry

According to local residents, the incident came to light after neighbours heard the cries of a newborn during the night. When they questioned the family, they allegedly gave evasive responses, raising suspicion among villagers.

As doubts intensified, the village sarpanch convened a meeting where an ASHA worker reportedly informed those present that the family's unmarried daughter had been pregnant for several months. Based on this information, the sarpanch alerted the Waraseoni police.

Body Recovered From Cow Dung Heap

A rescue and recovery operation was conducted in the presence of Naib Tehsildar Chandrakishore Kakodia, medical officials and the police. The newborn's body was recovered from beneath the cow dung heap.

Officials said a cloth was found tied around the infant's mouth and neck, indicating the possibility that the child had been suffocated before being buried. The exact cause of death, however, will be confirmed only after the post-mortem examination.

Accused Hospitalised After Consuming Poison

Police said the infant's grandfather, identified as Dharasingh Madavi, allegedly consumed pesticide after the incident. He was admitted to a hospital in critical condition and remains under medical supervision.

Investigators are expected to record his statement once his condition stabilises.

Investigation Underway

Waraseoni police have launched an investigation into the incident. Authorities said further legal action will be taken after receiving the post-mortem report and completing the preliminary investigation.

Police are also examining the circumstances surrounding the pregnancy and whether any other individuals were involved or had prior knowledge of the incident.

The case has sparked outrage in the area, with villagers expressing shock over the alleged attempt to conceal the birth through such an extreme act.

 A court in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam has sentenced a woman to double life imprisonment for murdering her four-month-old twin children by drowning them in a water storage tank, while her husband has been awarded three years' rigorous imprisonment for concealing evidence by burying the bodies without informing the police.

The verdict was delivered by Eighth Additional District and Sessions Judge Nirmal Mandoriya, nearly one-and-a-half years after the shocking incident that had drawn widespread public attention.

Twins Found Dead in Water Tank

According to the prosecution, the incident took place on November 20, 2024, at a rented house in Ratlam's Ved Vyas Colony. Landlord Irshad Qureshi informed police after neighbours reported that tenant Pummy alias Muskan had raised an alarm claiming her infant twins, Hasan and Fatima, had fallen into a water storage tank.

Residents rushed to the house and found both four-month-old children inside the Sintex water tank. Their father, Aamir Qureshi, was not at home when the incident occurred. By the time the children were pulled out, both had died.

Bodies Buried Without Informing Police

Instead of reporting the deaths to police, Aamir allegedly took the bodies with the help of a friend and buried them at a local cemetery. After receiving information about the suspicious deaths, Manak Chowk police registered a case of unnatural death.

The following day, authorities exhumed the bodies and conducted post-mortem examinations, which confirmed that both infants had died due to drowning.

Investigation Pointed to Mother

During the investigation, police recreated the incident using a baby doll and examined whether the children could have accidentally fallen into the tank. Investigators concluded that the deaths were not accidental.

According to the prosecution, Muskan became angry after her husband and mother-in-law ignored her request not to leave for a family funeral. She had reportedly expressed concern that she would be unable to manage both infants alone.

Police alleged that, in a fit of anger, she deliberately drowned one child in the water tank before repeating the act with the second infant. She later informed her husband over the phone that the children were missing.

Conviction Based on Circumstantial Evidence

Additional Public Prosecutor Sanjeev Singh Chauhan told the court that although 16 of the 24 prosecution witnesses turned hostile, the chain of circumstantial evidence, forensic findings and investigation established the mother's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

The court convicted Muskan of murdering both children and sentenced her to two life terms, along with a fine of ₹10,000.

Her husband, Aamir Qureshi, was convicted for destroying evidence after secretly burying the bodies without informing law enforcement. He was sentenced to three years' imprisonment and fined ₹2,000.

The judgment brings closure to one of Ratlam's most disturbing child murder cases, where investigators relied heavily on forensic evidence and circumstantial proof after several witnesses retracted their statements during trial.

 Nearly 20 days after a man was buried in Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa district, authorities exhumed his body following allegations by family members that his death may not have been natural. The body has now been sent for a fresh postmortem examination, and police say further action will depend on the medical report.

The case pertains to 42-year-old Mohammad Lukman, a resident of Kuthulia locality under Bichhiya police station limits. According to police, Lukman died suddenly during the intervening night of July 9 and 10.

At the time, the family believed the death was natural and did not seek a postmortem examination. His body was subsequently buried in his ancestral village Baikunthpur as per religious customs.

Family Raises Doubts After 20 Days

Nearly three weeks later, family members approached the Bichhiya police station expressing suspicion over the circumstances surrounding Lukman’s death and sought a fair investigation.

Relatives told police that they had begun to suspect that the death may not have been natural and requested that the body be exhumed for a postmortem examination.

Exhumation Conducted After SDM Approval

Bichhiya police station in-charge Ankita Mishra said all legal procedures were followed before the exhumation was carried out.

After obtaining permission from the concerned Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), a team comprising police officials and administrative authorities reached the Baikunthpur graveyard, where the grave was opened and the body was recovered.

The remains were then sent for postmortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.

No Direct Allegations Against Anyone

The deceased’s brother, Mohammad Dawood, said the family had serious doubts regarding Lukman’s death but had not accused any individual directly.

He stated that only the postmortem findings and police investigation would reveal whether any criminal act was involved.

Police Await Medical Report

Police officials said the postmortem report would play a key role in determining the next course of action.

If medical findings indicate foul play or any criminal angle, a case will be registered under relevant sections and a detailed investigation will follow.

For now, police say all aspects of the case are being examined, and no conclusions will be drawn until the forensic and medical reports are received.

The incident has drawn attention due to the rare legal process of exhumation, which is undertaken only after administrative approval in cases where doubts arise regarding the cause of death after burial.

 A life convict serving a sentence in a double murder case allegedly died by suicide after jumping into a burning gasifier furnace inside Bilaspur Central Jail on Wednesday, raising fresh concerns over prison safety and inmate welfare. The incident comes amid a series of inmate deaths at the jail, with five prisoners having died within the past month.

The deceased has been identified as Rahul alias Vikesh Kanwar (46), a resident of Bamhnidih in Janjgir-Champa district. He had been lodged in Bilaspur Central Jail for the past ten years after being convicted in a double murder case.

Senior district officials, including Collector Sanjay Agrawal and Senior Superintendent of Police Rajnesh Singh, visited the prison following the incident. A forensic team and police officials have begun an investigation into the circumstances leading to the inmate's death.

Convict Jumped into Operational Furnace

According to preliminary information, the incident occurred inside the jail's gasifier plant, where wood is converted into gas used for cooking meals for inmates in the prison kitchen.

Officials said the furnace was operational when Rahul allegedly reached the facility and suddenly jumped into the burning chamber. Jail personnel attempted to rescue him, but the intense heat prevented immediate intervention, and he died at the scene.

The incident triggered panic inside the prison premises as officials rushed to secure the area.

Investigation Underway

District authorities inspected the scene soon after receiving information about the incident.

Collector Sanjay Agrawal confirmed that the deceased was serving a life sentence in a double murder case and had remained in prison for nearly a decade. He said the exact circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated and that all aspects of the case will be examined.

Forensic experts have collected evidence from the gasifier unit, while police are recording statements of jail staff and inmates who may have witnessed the incident.

Fifth Inmate Death in One Month

The latest death has intensified scrutiny of Bilaspur Central Jail, where multiple inmate deaths have been reported over the past few weeks.

On June 23, an undertrial booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, identified as Neelu Jagat, was allegedly murdered inside the jail.

In another incident, Ram Bharose Majhi, a life convict from Raigarh district, died after his health deteriorated while in custody.

Two other inmates, identified as Raju Gond of Gatora and Dharmendra Singh, also died inside the prison during the same period.

The succession of deaths has prompted questions about prison administration, inmate supervision and medical care inside one of Chhattisgarh's largest correctional facilities.

Prison Management Faces Fresh Questions

Bilaspur Central Jail has previously faced criticism over several security-related incidents, including inmate clashes, suspicious deaths, recovery of mobile phones, seizure of prohibited substances and alleged lapses in prison surveillance.

The latest incident has once again brought attention to security arrangements inside the prison, particularly regarding access to operational industrial equipment such as the gasifier plant.

Officials have not yet clarified how the inmate reached the restricted area or whether additional safety protocols were in place at the time of the incident.

Authorities Await Detailed Findings

Police officials said further action will depend on the findings of the ongoing investigation and the forensic examination.

Authorities are also expected to review CCTV footage, question prison personnel and examine the prison's standard operating procedures to determine whether any negligence contributed to the incident.

The death has renewed concerns over inmate safety, prison management practices and the need for enhanced monitoring inside correctional institutions, especially in light of the multiple custodial deaths reported over the past month.