Son-in-law, 2 others held for setting in-laws on fire over ₹10 lakh demand

According to the police, the main accused, Suresh Thakur alias Kanpuriya, had been demanding ₹10 lakh from his in-laws, Rairam Kevat and Parvati Bai, for several months

Updated on: Oct 23, 2025, 21:12:28 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Raipur: Three men, including a son-in-law, were arrested for allegedly setting his parents-in-law on fire last week after they refused to give him ₹10 lakh in cash in Bade Salhi village of Chhattisgarh’s Koriya district, police said on Thursday.

The house was completely gutted in the blaze. Police received information about the fire from the Bachrapondi outpost and registered a case. (Representative photo)

According to the police, the main accused, Suresh Thakur alias Kanpuriya, along with his associates Pradeep Bairagi from Madhya Pradesh and Sahdev Suryavanshi from Chhattisgarh’s Thaggon village, went to the couple’s house in Bade Salhi on October 14 night.

They allegedly poured petrol on Suresh’s father-in-law Rairam Kevat while he was asleep, and set him ablaze. His wife Parvati Bai died trying to save him, police officers said.

Suresh was allegedly demanding ₹10 lakh from his in-laws for several months.

The house was completely gutted in the blaze. Police received information about the fire from the Bachrapondi outpost and registered a case.

“Technical analysis and cyber cell tracking showed the accused had fled to Nagpur, Maharashtra, after committing the crime. A joint police team later apprehended Suresh Thakur and Pradeep Bairagi on the Ratanpur–Katghora route when they attempted to return to Chhattisgarh,” Koriya superintendent of police (SP) Ravi Kurre said.

During interrogation, the accused revealed that they had purchased the petrol used to set Rairam’s house ablaze from Khargawan, Kurre said.

Police have seized a country-made pistol, seven live cartridges, and the motorcycle used in the crime.

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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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