Tribal couple, two minor children found murdered in Chhattisgarh: Police

The bodies were found in a vegetable farm inside the family’s house in Thusukela village after locals complained of a foul smell emanating from the premises for the past two days

Published on: Sep 11, 2025, 15:49:32 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Raipur: A tribal couple and their two minor children were found murdered in Chhattisgarh’s Raigarh district, police said on Thursday.

The police identified the deceased as Budhram Oraon (45), his wife Sahodra (40), son Arvind (12) and daughter Shivangi (5) (Representative photo)

The bodies were found in a vegetable farm inside the family’s house in Thusukela village after locals complained of a foul smell emanating from the premises for the past two days, Kharsia sub-divisional officer of police (SDOP) Prabhat Patel said.

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The police identified the deceased as Budhram Oraon (45), his wife Sahodra (40), son Arvind (12) and daughter Shivangi (5). “The bodies were recovered from under a heap of cow dung in the backyard,” an officer said.

The family of four were last seen outside their home on Tuesday.

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According to preliminary investigation, police suspect the family members were hacked to death with an axe, which was recovered from the spot.

“A forensic team and dog squad examined the site, and the bodies were sent to Kharsia hospital for postmortem. A case was registered and investigation is underway,” an officer said.

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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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