Chhattisgarh woman gets fiancé abducted, thrashed by boyfriend, arrested: Police

Police said the man, who escaped a day after being abducted, told the police that his fiancée had been inquiring about his location before he was kidnapped

Published on: Apr 21, 2025, 20:25:54 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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RAIPUR : Three people including a 25-year-old woman have been arrested for the abduction of the woman’s fiance in Chhattisgarh’s Durg district last month, police said on Monday. Their fourth accomplice is on the run.

The couple’s wedding, scheduled for April 14, was called off after the abduction.

On Sunday, a police team tracked down the suspects to Nagpur in Maharashtra and brought them back to Durg.

Jamul police station in-charge Kapil Dev Pandey said Hem Kumari Sahu, a resident of the Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, was engaged to marry Tokesh Sahu (26). But she was in a relationship with Durgesh Sahu and did not wish to marry Tokesh. They plotted the abduction to avoid the wedding.

Police said the incident took place on March 18, when Tokesh Sahu was on his way home with a friend when they were abducted by three men who took them to Bemetara district in a car. Tokesh’s friend managed to escape and immediately filed a complaint with the Jamul police.

Tokesh also managed to escape from captivity the following day and returned home. He told the police that his fiancée had been inquiring about his whereabouts prior to the incident, raising suspicions about her involvement.

Police said during investigation, it transpired that Hem Kumari and Durgesh plotted the crime and reached out to his friends, Amit Verma (23) and Bunty, to help them. The three suspects who have been arrested are daily wagers.

The three have been booked for abduction, voluntarily causing hurt, criminal conspiracy, and common intention under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

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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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