Chhattisgarh man kills daughter over ‘suspicious character’ and use of mobile phone

The SP said they first suspected Diwan’s hand in the murder of his daughter while questioning his friend.

Updated on: Feb 16, 2020, 17:19:37 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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A Chhattisgarh man allegedly killed his 20-year-old daughter since he doubted her ‘character’ and was against her using a mobile phone, police said on Sunday claiming to have solved the murder of Sulochana Diwan, whose body was found near a drain outside the Mahasamud city on February 1.

Chhattisgarh Police arrested man who allegedly killed his daughter (Representative Picture)

“We have arrested the accused Santosh Diwan, who killed his daughter on January 31 and have booked him under section 302 of IPC,” Jitendra Shukla, SP Mahasamund told Hindustan Times.

The SP said they first suspected Diwan’s hand in the murder of his daughter while questioning his friend.

“We questioned Chovaram, a close friend of the deceased, who revealed that the accused doubted her character and was against her use of mobile phone. Subsequently, we quizzed her father who tried to mislead the police, but later broke down and confessed to having bludgeoned his daughter to death with a stone,” Shukla said.

The SP said Santosh fought with Sulochana on the night of January 31, when she reached home late.

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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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