Man kills wife over suspected infidelity in Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari

According to police, the accused, Dhaneshwar Patel, slit the throat of his newlywed wife Meenakshi Patel inside their home around Tuesday evening

Published on: Jun 11, 2025, 10:29:04 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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A 26-year-old man killed his newlywed wife over suspected infidelity charges in Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari district, police said.

The murder weapon—a sickle—was recovered from the room, and the accused was taken into custody. (Representative file photo)

According to police, the accused, Dhaneshwar Patel, slit the throat of his newlywed wife Meenakshi Patel inside their home around Tuesday evening. The woman died on the spot.

At the time of the incident, Dhaneshwar’s parents were reportedly not at home.

Hearing the commotion, neighbours gathered outside the house and informed the police. Subsequently, Nagri police personnel and a forensic team arrived at the location.

The murder weapon—a sickle—was recovered from the room, and the accused was taken into custody.

“During interrogation, the accused confessed that he suspected infidelity and had frequent arguments with her over going out or speaking to others,” said Nagri police station in-charge Sharad Tamrakar.

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“On the day of the incident, their dispute escalated, and in a fit of rage, he killed her”, the officer added.

The victim, Meenakshi Patel, hailed from Mujgahan village near the Dhamtari district headquarters. Her family was informed of the incident, and her body was sent for post-mortem examination.

Police confirmed that the couple had been facing marital discord since their wedding.

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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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