Suspecting infidelity, Chhattisgarh man electrocutes wife using live wire on private parts

Suresh Niri (33), a cook in a battalion of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF – a police outfit) in Dantewada district, allegedly killed his wife Lakshmi Bai (28) and transported the body to his in-laws place in Pathariya (Mungeli

Updated on: Jul 18, 2018, 21:24:31 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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Chhattisgarh Police on Wednesday took into custody a cook in a security force who allegedly killed his wife by using a live wire on her private parts on suspicion of infidelity in Baloda Bazar district.

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The murder was allegedly committed at LIG colony of Bhatapara area of Baloda Bazar district on Tuesday evening.

Suresh Niri (33), a cook in a battalion of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF – a police outfit) in Dantewada district, allegedly killed his wife Lakshmi Bai (28) and transported the body to his in-laws place in Pathariya (Mungeli) where the incident was reported on Wednesday.

“Suresh told his in-laws that his wife died due to illness but his in-laws found some sign of injuries on Lakhsmi’s body and reported to police on Wednesday morning,” said PR Jagat, assistance sub-inspector, Pathariya police station, who is investigating the case.

Police immediately detained Suresh Niri for questioning, Jagat added.

“Suresh in his statement to the Pathariya police said that he suspected his wife of having extra martial affairs. On Tuesday afternoon, he fought with his wife. After the fight, when his wife was washing clothes inside the bathroom, he went inside and started beating her. When she became unconscious, Suresh passed electric current to her private parts with a live wire and watched her die,” said the police officer.

The ASI further said that Suresh then called his in-laws and told them that Lakhsmi was ill.

“He hired a van and came to Pathariya to his in-laws place and convinced the in-laws on Tuesday night that Lakshmi died due to illness but later on Wednesday morning someone saw injuries on victim’s body and called police,” said the ASI.

The body was sent to post-mortem and report is awaited, said the ASI.

“Suresh is in our custody,” Jagat 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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