Chhattisgarh: Stalker kills 5 of family, then dies by suicide

The man, unmarried and a tailor by profession, had proposed marriage to the woman years ago but she had rejected the proposal

Published on: May 19, 2024, 16:03:09 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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A 33-year-old man killed five members of a family including a married woman who had rejected his marriage proposal before dying by suicide in Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district on Saturday, police said.

Police said that they got information about the murder at around 2pm and a forensic team was sent to the spot for investigation. (Representative Image)

According to police, the incident took place in Thargaon village under Saliha police station area. Police said that they got information about the murder at around 2pm and a forensic team was sent to the spot for investigation.

Superintendent of police, Sarangrah-Bilaigarh. Pushkar Sharma said as per preliminary information, Manoj, armed with an axe, entered the house and killed the victims when they were asleep before dying by suicide in the house.

Those killed were identified as Hemlal Sahu (55), his wife Jagmoti Sahu (50), their daughters Meera Sahu (30) and Mamta Sahu (35), and the couple’s grandson Ayush (5), he said.

Manoj, unmarried and a tailor by profession, had proposed marriage to Meera years ago but she had rejected the proposal, he further said. “In 2017, a first information report (FIR) was registered against Manoj for allegedly assaulting Meera and her family members. The trial in the case was underway,” Sharma added. Meera’s husband works in Raipur and she was visiting her parents’ house with her son, he said.

He further said that a case has been registered and statements are being taken from the villagers on the matter.

“We have registered a case and an investigation is going on,” he added.

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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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