5 held in Chhattisgarh’s Kabirdham for murder of cow shelter staffer

The Kabirdham police said the four persons were arrested and the minor detained on Sunday based on the statement of residents and technical inputs, including mobile phone location

Published on: Jan 22, 2024, 14:18:27 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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RAIPUR: Five persons including a minor have been taken into custody in connection with the murder of a 48-year-old man who was found dead on Sunday in Chhattisgarh’s Kabirdham district, police said on Monday.

Police said the victim, identified as Sadhram Yadav, had been working at a cow shelter in the district’s Kawardha town for the last two decades (Getty Images)

The victim, identified as Sadhram Yadav, worked at a cow shelter in the district’s Kawardha town.

Sadhram Yadav was headed to his village Lalpur on a bicycle on Saturday when the accused stopped him on the outskirts of Kawardha town and slit his throat, Kabirdham superintendent of police Abhishek Pallav said.

The district police chief said the body was only spotted on Sunday morning.

“Based on the statement of residents and technical inputs, including mobile phone location, four persons were arrested and a minor was detained on Sunday,” he said.

The four adults have been identified as Sufian Kureshi (21), Idris Khan (27), Ayaz Khan (18), Mahtab Khan (22), he said.

The SP said three of the four adults have a criminal record.

Police said the motive for the murder was still unclear and a matter of 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

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