A 20-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her stalker in Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district of Chhattisgarh, the police said on Wednesday, adding that the accused has been arrested.
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“The incident took place at around 11:30 am in front of an ATM in Gaurela town. The accused, Durgesh Prajapati (28) who fled from the spot after the incident, was later arrested from Marwahi area,” Inspector General of Police (Bilaspur) Sanjeev Shukla said.
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He further said that the victim, who was pursuing graduation and worked at a salon in the district, was in a relationship with the accused for the last three years.
Prajapati, who works at a petrol pump, lives with his second wife.
“Initial probe has revealed that the victim stopped talking to him two months back and blocked his number after a fight. On Wednesday, the accused intercepted the victim while she was going somewhere with her cousin. The two entered into an argument, following which Prajapati stabbed her multiple times and fled the spot,” the IG said.
He added that the CCTV footage from the area shows a masked man attacking the victim in the abdomen. Later, the victim’s cousin identified Prajapati.
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“We have arrested the accused and booked him under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code,” the IG said.
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“We have arrested the accused and booked him under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code,” the IG said.
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.
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