Chhattisgarh horror: 65-year-old man held for rape-murder of woman, killing her infant daughter
The cops arrested the accused, identified as Bhikariram Nagvanshi, on August 6 after weeks of intensive probe, an official said on Saturday.
On July 15, a 35-year-old widow gave birth to a 10-month-old infant on a remote farm in Chhaparani village, Raigarh district. Her cousin discovered the woman critically injured and her daughter dead at the scene two days later. In a shocking case of rape and murder, the Chhattisgarh police have arrested a 65-year-old man, Bhikariram Nagvanshi, for the brutal crime.
The accused was apprehended on August 6 after weeks of intense investigation. Despite the lack of eyewitnesses, police camped in the village, questioned residents, and deployed informants to gather intelligence. Forensic teams and a dog squad later inspected the crime scene and collected crucial evidence. During interrogation, Nagvanshi confessed to the crime after officers noticed a suspicious injury mark on his hand.
The victim, suffering from mental health issues, was found with severe head and facial injuries, indicating she had been attacked with a heavy object. The accused entered the victim's house and raped her, strangling her infant daughter after he was interrupted. Nagvanshi is now charged with rape and double murder.
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