Man, 67, in relationship with married woman, kills her over infidelity suspicion: Dhamtari Police

According to police, Pushplata lived in the village with her three-year-old son, and her husband was in jail.

Published on: Aug 25, 2025, 18:52:06 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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RAIPUR: A 67-year-old man was arrested in Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari district on Saturday on charges of killing a 26-year-old woman with whom he had been in a relationship for about a year, police said.

Police said the woman’s husband had been in jail for about a year (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Police said the suspect, identified as Jagannath Jangde, killed the woman, Pushplata Markande, because he suspected she was also in a relationship with another man.

According to police, Pushplata lived in the village with her three-year-old son, and her husband was in jail. Pushplata and Jagannath entered into a relationship after her husband’s arrest.

In a statement, the Dhamtari police said the incident took place on the night of August 23 in Hasda No. 1 village during the Pola festival. Jagannath Jangde had parked himself near a shelter on the village’s main road and had been waiting for Pushplata to pass by.

At about 8:30pm, Jangde spotted her with her son, confronted her and repeatedly stabbed her. The child also received some injuries in the attack.

Villagers who heard the commotion rushed to the spot and alerted the police.

Jangde was arrested soon after.

Police said the body was handed over to the woman’s family after the autopsy on August 24.

“During interrogation, Jagannath confessed to the crime. He told police that he was in a relationship with Pushplata but suspected her of being involved with another man. Consumed by suspicion and anger, he attacked her with a knife, leading to her death,” the district police said in a statement.

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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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