Panna police solve milk trader's murder; black magic suspicion led to killing
Bhopal: Police in Panna district say they have solved the mystery behind the disappearance and murder of a local milk trader whose body was found in two pieces earlier this month in a field near Kishangarh, Chhatarpur.
The victim, Santosh Sharma, had gone missing on May 31 while heading out to deliver milk. His body was found on June 4 buried in two separate pits, with the torso in one and the head in another, about 100 meters apart.
According to police, Santosh was murdered by his neighbour Ramcharan Gond, along with his sons-in-law Jitendra and Ajay Gond, and a 14-year-old boy. The accused believed Santosh had performed black magic that caused long-term illness in Ramcharan's wife and others in the family.
An exorcist had allegedly pointed toward someone in the locality.
The accused tracked Santosh's movements for four days and executed the murder on May 31. As Santosh left his house on a bicycle, the boy struck him with an iron rod. The others then strangled him with a towel. The body was carried on a bike to Chhatarpur with plans to dump it in a forest. But as they ran out of fuel, they buried the body in a field, cutting it into two parts to avoid identification.
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The breakthrough came when villagers noticed freshly dug soil and informed police. Panna police matched the clothing and footwear with the missing person's report filed by Santosh's son.
Investigation into phone records and mobile locations confirmed that Ramcharan and the victim were at the same place on the day of the crime. Ramcharan was arrested on June 22 and later confessed, naming the others.
Santosh's son Golu, who was scheduled to be married on June 2, had to cancel the wedding.
All four accused have been arrested. The minor has been presented before the Juvenile Justice Board.
Bhopal: Police in Panna district say they have solved the mystery behind the disappearance and murder of a local milk trader whose body was found in two pieces earlier this month in a field near Kishangarh, Chhatarpur.
The victim, Santosh Sharma, had gone missing on May 31 while heading out to deliver milk. His body was found on June 4 buried in two separate pits, with the torso in one and the head in another, about 100 meters apart.
According to police, Santosh was murdered by his neighbour Ramcharan Gond, along with his sons-in-law Jitendra and Ajay Gond, and a 14-year-old boy. The accused believed Santosh had performed black magic that caused long-term illness in Ramcharan's wife and others in the family. An exorcist had allegedly pointed toward someone in the locality.
The accused tracked Santosh's movements for four days and executed the murder on May 31.
As Santosh left his house on a bicycle, the boy struck him with an iron rod. The others then strangled him with a towel. The body was carried on a bike to Chhatarpur with plans to dump it in a forest. But as they ran out of fuel, they buried the body in a field, cutting it into two parts to avoid identification.
The breakthrough came when villagers noticed freshly dug soil and informed police. Panna police matched the clothing and footwear with the missing person's report filed by Santosh's son.
Investigation into phone records and mobile locations confirmed that Ramcharan and the victim were at the same place on the day of the crime. Ramcharan was arrested on June 22 and later confessed, naming the others.
Santosh's son Golu, who was scheduled to be married on June 2, had to cancel the wedding. All four accused have been arrested. The minor has been presented before the Juvenile Justice Board.
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