Chhattisgarh man kills wife, hides body parts in water tank for two months

Police said that the accused killed his wife on the suspicion of infidelity and cut the body into pieces with a cutter machine before dumping it in a water tank

Published on: Mar 6, 2023, 19:52:36 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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The Chhattisgarh police arrested a man in Bilaspur after they found parts of the dead body of his wife chopped and dumped in a water tank, officials said on Monday.

Police said the water tank was air tight hence body odour was not coming out. (Representative Image)

Police said that the accused Pawan Singh killed his wife Sati Sahu around two months ago on the suspicion of infidelity.

Superintendent of Police (SP), Bilaspur, Santosh Kumar Singh said the accused strangulated his wife on January 6 and cut the body into pieces with a cutter machine to dispose of the body.

“There was some construction work going on near his building therefore he was unable to dispose of the body. He wrapped the body with the help of polythene and tape and dumped it in a water tank which was placed in another room of his house,” said the SP.

Singh said that they received a tip off on Sunday that one Pawan was dealing in counterfeit currencies and when they reached the spot, they recovered some fake currency and a printer.

“ After recovering the printers on Sunday, our officers decided to search his house properly and then they recovered parts of the dead body which were taped inside the water tank using a polythene. The water tank was air tight hence body odour was not coming out,” said the SP.

The investigation revealed that Singh had married the woman Sati Sahu around 10 years ago.

“The families were not happy with the marriage and hence they didn’t visit their place. The couple also has two kids. On the day of the murder, the accused dropped the kids to one of his relatives,” said the SP.

Police said that they have recovered the tile cutter machines and the body was sent for postmortem.

“ When asked about the motive , the accused said that he killed his wife because she had a relationship with another man,” said the SP.

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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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