3 family members of former MP deputy CM Pyarelal Kanwar killed in Korba village: Police

The bodies of Pyarelal Kanwar's son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter were found in a village in the state’s Korba district.

Updated on: Apr 21, 2021, 12:19:01 IST

By Ritesh Mishra, Hindustan Times, Raipur

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Three family members of Madhya Pradesh’s former deputy chief minister Pyarelal Kanwar were killed by unidentified persons in the Korba district, officials said on Wednesday.

Police said that the family members of Madhya Pradesh’s former deputy chief minister Pyarelal Kanwar were killed with sharp-edged weapons. (File Photo)

The bodies of Pyarelal Kanwar's son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter were found in a village in the state’s Korba district. Police said that they were killed with sharp-edged weapons.

“Harish Kanwar, Sumitra Kanwar and Ashi Kanwar (5) were found dead in the house. We are investigating the case. Some suspects have been detained and questioning is going on,” said superintendent of police, Korba, Abhishek Meena.

Senior Congress leaders including revenue minister Jai Singh Agarwal rushed to the spot.

More details are awaited.

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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