A local Congress functionary and his wife were found dead at their home in Chhattisgarh’s Raigarh district on Wednesday, police said on Friday. The couple, Madan Mittal, 54, and Anju Mittal, 52, is suspected to have been strangled.
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“Initially, it seemed that it was a case of loot but their jewellery and cash, which were kept in open suitcases, were not touched. The incident took place on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday. Mittal’s son and daughter-in-law were also sleeping in the same house,” said Raigarh Police superintendent Abhishek Meena. He added there were no signs of resistance suggesting someone close to the family had entered the couple’s room before they were killed. “We have got some leads in the case... Around 10 people are under the scanner and quizzing is going on.” Meena said they were awaiting the couple’s post-mortem reports. “The post-mortem reports will throw some more light on the case.”
Police said Mittal owned a rice mill and was also the representative of a local Congress assembly member.
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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