Jashpur murder solved in 24 hours: Daughter-in-law held as alleged mastermind
Synopsis
A 70-year-old man was beaten to death in his own home in Jashpur, Chhattisgarh — and within 24 hours, police had arrested all four accused, including his own daughter-in-law as the alleged mastermind. The case stands out for the speed of the solve and the use of cyber forensics and FSL in a rural crime setting.
Key Takeaways
Chugru Pradhan , 70 , was murdered during the intervening night of 3 and 4 July in the Duldula police station area of Jashpur, Chhattisgarh .
All four accused were arrested within 24 hours of the incident.
The alleged mastermind is the victim's daughter-in-law, Suganti Besra , who reportedly conspired with Sahil alias Raja Khan , Anand Yadav , and Rohit Singh .
Police recovered the murder weapon (a wooden plank ), the motorcycle used in the crime, and four mobile phones .
The breakthrough was driven by CCTV footage , FSL examination, Dog Squad deployment, and cyber cell analysis.
All accused have been produced before a court and remanded to judicial custody .
Jashpur Police in Chhattisgarh cracked a blind murder case within 24 hours on 6 July, arresting four accused — including the victim's own daughter-in-law — in the killing of 70-year-old Chugru Pradhan in the Duldula police station area. The swift resolution, aided by forensic analysis, CCTV footage, and cyber cell inputs, has drawn attention to the force's use of scientific investigation methods.
How the Murder Unfolded
According to police, the accused arrived at Pradhan's residence on a motorcycle during the intervening night of 3 and 4 July. After gaining entry, they allegedly struck the elderly man with a wooden plank, tied his hands and feet, and stuffed a cloth into his mouth, causing his death. The accused then fled the scene.
Investigators identified the alleged mastermind as the victim's daughter-in-law, Suganti Besra, who reportedly conspired with three others — Sahil alias Raja Khan, Anand Yadav, and Rohit Singh — over a family dispute, according to police.
The Investigation: Scientific and Swift
A special investigation team was constituted immediately after the crime was reported. The team deployed the Dog Squad and the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) at the crime scene. Technical evidence, CCTV footage, and cyber cell analysis collectively enabled investigators to identify and locate all four accused within a day.
Police recovered the wooden plank allegedly used as the murder weapon, the motorcycle used during the crime, and four mobile phones from the arrested individuals.
What Senior Officers Said
Senior Superintendent of Police Dr Lal Umed Singh stated that Jashpur Police maintain a zero-tolerance policy against serious crimes and are committed to deploying scientific investigation and technical evidence to ensure offenders face justice without delay.
Additional Superintendent of Police Rakesh Kumar Patanwar said the case was resolved through technical evidence and cyber analysis, which allowed investigators to uncover the alleged conspiracy and apprehend all accused promptly.
Legal Status of the Accused
All four accused have been booked under relevant sections of the law, produced before a court, and remanded to judicial custody. The case underscores a broader pattern in Chhattisgarh where police have increasingly relied on cyber forensics to resolve crimes in rural and semi-urban areas. Further proceedings in the case are expected as the investigation continues.
Point of View
Uncomfortably, is the pattern of intra-family violence against elderly victims — a category that rarely gets systematic policy attention. The alleged involvement of a daughter-in-law as mastermind points to property or inheritance disputes as a recurring motive in such crimes, though investigators have only cited a 'family dispute' without elaborating. Whether the prosecution can sustain the conspiracy charge beyond the recovery of circumstantial evidence will be the real test of this swift arrest.
NationPress
6 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was murdered in the Jashpur blind murder case?
The victim was Chugru Pradhan , a 70-year-old resident of the Duldula police station area in Jashpur, Chhattisgarh. He was allegedly assaulted with a wooden plank and killed during the intervening night of 3 and 4 July.
Who are the accused arrested in the Jashpur murder case?
Police arrested four people: the victim's daughter-in-law Suganti Besra , identified as the alleged mastermind, along with Sahil alias Raja Khan , Anand Yadav , and Rohit Singh . All four have been remanded to judicial custody.
How did Jashpur Police solve the case so quickly?
A special investigation team used CCTV footage, cyber cell analysis, Dog Squad deployment, and Forensic Science Laboratory examination to identify and arrest all four accused within 24 hours of the crime being reported.
What was the motive behind the murder?
According to police, the accused allegedly conspired to kill Chugru Pradhan over a family dispute. Investigators have not publicly specified the exact nature of the dispute.
What is the current legal status of the accused?
All four accused have been booked under relevant sections of law, produced before a court, and remanded to judicial custody. The case is ongoing.
