15-year-old raped, body dumped in Chhattisgarh forest; 6 arrested: Cops

Police have arrested six people in connection with the case.

Published on: Feb 3, 2021, 21:16:21 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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A 15-year-old girl was raped and bludgeoned to death before she was dumped in a forest in Korba district, police said on Wednesday. The girl’s father and her four-year-old niece were also killed by the accused.

Police have arrested six people in connection with the case.

The incident took place in Gadhuproda village under Lemru police station area on January 29, said police, but it came to light on Tuesday.

Those arrested are: Santram Manjhwar, Abdul Jabbar, Anil Kumar Sarthi, Pardeshi Ram Panika, Anand Ram and Umashankar Yadav.

The deceased man was working as a cattle-grazer at the house of Manjhwar.

Superintendent of Police, Korba, Abhishek Meena said on January 29, Manjhwar was going to drop the man, her daughter and granddaughter (4) to their village on his motorcycle.

“On the way, they stopped at a forest and the accused consumed liquor and other accused also joined him. Manjhwar and one another accused raped the girl. All six accused subsequently thrashed the trio with stones and sticks leaving two of them dead. They later dumped the rape victim below a rock at the foot of the mountain in forest and fled,” said the SP. The niece died in a hospital a few days later.

On Tuesday, the victim’s relative filed a complaint after which police detained Manjhwar.

Police said that Manjhwar confessed the crime after which five others were also arrested from the nearby villages.

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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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