Barmer murder: Wife, alleged lover arrested for killing husband, hiding body in water tank
Synopsis
A blind murder case in Rajasthan's Barmer has been cracked: a woman and her alleged lover are in custody for killing her husband — a labourer who had discovered the affair — and concealing his body in a water storage tank. The case, solved within days through technical surveillance, exposes a trail from marital dispute to alleged conspiracy to murder.
Key Takeaways
Netal Devi and her alleged lover Gumansingh Rajput were arrested by Barmer's Sadar Police for the alleged murder of her husband, Tejaram Bhil .
Tejaram's body was found on 4 June floating in a water tank on land belonging to Hemaram Jat near Naukhada Malpura Phanta, Barmer .
A formal murder complaint was filed on 15 June by the victim's brother, Mahesharam Bhil , naming three accused including a third suspect, Nimbaram .
Police say the alleged motive was marital discord stemming from Tejaram discovering his wife's alleged extramarital relationship.
Constables Bharat Kumar and Shankar Singh were credited with gathering the technical evidence that cracked the case.
Barmer's Sadar Police have cracked a blind murder case, arresting a woman, Netal Devi, and her alleged lover, Gumansingh Rajput, for the alleged killing of her husband, Tejaram Bhil, and concealing his body in a water storage tank in Rajasthan's Barmer district. The arrests, made within days of a formal murder complaint, came following technical surveillance and field intelligence gathered under the supervision of Barmer Superintendent of Police Chunaram Jat.
How the Case Came to Light
The matter first surfaced on 4 June when Mahesharam Bhil, a resident of Garal currently living in Mahabar, reported that his brother Tejaram's body had been found floating in a water tank — containing roughly 3.5 to 4 feet of water — on land belonging to Hemaram Jat near Naukhada Malpura Phanta. Station House Officer Kartar Singh initially registered a case of unnatural death and began an inquiry.
As the investigation progressed, police found suspicious circumstances pointing toward the involvement of the deceased's wife and an associate. On 15 June, Mahesharam formally lodged a murder complaint naming Netal Devi, Gumansingh Rajput, and a third accused, Nimbaram.
What Investigators Uncovered
According to police, the alleged motive was rooted in marital discord. Tejaram, who worked as a labourer in Jalore, had reportedly discovered his wife's alleged relationship with Gumansingh Rajput. After returning home and confronting her, frequent disputes reportedly broke out between the couple, eventually leading Netal Devi to leave the family home with her children and relocate to Barmer.
Tejaram later travelled to Barmer in an attempt to reconcile with his wife and confront Gumansingh. According to police, another heated argument reportedly erupted among the three, following which Gumansingh and Netal Devi allegedly conspired to kill him. The duo allegedly murdered Tejaram and dumped his body in the secluded water tank before fleeing the scene.
Investigation and Arrests
Given the gravity of the case, Circle Officer Ramesh Kumar Sharma led the investigation under the supervision of Additional SP Nitesh Arya, with a special team drawn from Sadar Police Station and the Circle Office. Police credited Constables Bharat Kumar and Shankar Singh of Sadar Police Station for their instrumental role in gathering technical evidence and developing field intelligence that led to the identification and arrest of the two prime accused.
What Happens Next
The two prime accused — Netal Devi and Gumansingh Rajput — are in custody. A third accused, Nimbaram, named in the murder complaint, remains under investigation. Authorities have not disclosed the current status of Nimbaram's arrest. The case is expected to proceed to formal chargesheet in the coming weeks.
Point of View
An alleged affair, and a concealment attempt that ultimately failed against basic technical surveillance. What stands out is the speed of resolution — from body discovery on 4 June to arrests within days of the 15 June murder complaint — suggesting that field intelligence networks in Barmer are functional. The third accused, Nimbaram, remains unaccounted for in public disclosures, and his role in the alleged conspiracy has not been detailed. That gap matters for the chargesheet. Blind murder cases in rural Rajasthan often go unsolved for months; this closure is an outlier worth noting.
NationPress
5 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested in the Barmer murder case?
Netal Devi, wife of the deceased Tejaram Bhil, and her alleged lover Gumansingh Rajput were arrested by Barmer's Sadar Police for the alleged murder. A third accused, Nimbaram, was also named in the murder complaint filed on 15 June.
How was Tejaram Bhil's body discovered?
Tejaram Bhil's body was found floating in a water tank — with roughly 3.5 to 4 feet of water — on land belonging to Hemaram Jat near Naukhada Malpura Phanta in Barmer on 4 June. His brother Mahesharam Bhil reported the discovery to police.
What was the alleged motive behind the murder?
According to police, Tejaram had reportedly discovered his wife Netal Devi's alleged relationship with Gumansingh Rajput. After returning home and confronting her, repeated disputes followed. When Tejaram later travelled to Barmer to reconcile, another argument allegedly led to the conspiracy to kill him.
How did Barmer police solve the blind murder case?
A special team from Sadar Police Station and the Circle Office used technical surveillance and field intelligence to crack the case. The investigation was led by Circle Officer Ramesh Kumar Sharma under Additional SP Nitesh Arya, with Constables Bharat Kumar and Shankar Singh credited for key evidence gathering.
What happens next in the Barmer murder case?
The two prime accused are in custody and the case is expected to proceed to a formal chargesheet. The status of the third accused, Nimbaram, has not been publicly disclosed by police.
