Chhattisgarh: Cousins poisoned over relationship, two family members arrested

Durg police said that last month the couple had eloped, following which the family had lodged a missing complaint

Updated on: Oct 12, 2020, 11:11:49 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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A man and his cousin were poisoned and their bodies set on fire by two of their relatives for reportedly being in a relationship in Durg district, police said on Monday.

The relatives burnt their bodies on the banks of Shivnath river near Jewra Sirsa village of Durg, police said.

They have arrested two uncles—Charan Kuppal and K Ramu—of the deceased duo in connection with the murders.

Ajit Yadav, City superintendent of Police, Durg, told the media that the man and the woman lived next to each other in the Krishna Nagar locality.

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Durg police said that last month the couple had eloped, following which the family had lodged a missing complaint.

Durg police found the duo in Chennai and brought them back to Durg on October 7.

On Saturday , the arrested men forcibly poisoned the man and the woman at home and burnt their bodies with the help of tyres and petrol on the banks of the Shivnath river.

“On Sunday, neighbours filed a complaint with the police regarding an altercation in the house on Saturday night. The police reached the spot and detained two persons who confessed to the murders,” said Yadav.

They said the couple wanted to get married, but the family members were against it.

Meanwhile, police have recovered the partially burnt bodies and started the investigation.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More