Three Arrested in Chhatarpur District for Murder of Minor Girl
Police in Chhatarpur have arrested three suspects, including the girls aunt, in connection with the murder of a minor girl linked to family disputes.
Chhatarpur, November 14 (Daily Kiran) : Police in Chhatarpur district have made significant progress in the investigation of a minor girl’s murder, arresting three individuals, including the girl’s aunt. The incident occurred in the village of Chatti Anantpur, located within the Pratappur police jurisdiction.
Authorities revealed that the murder was motivated by family disputes and superstitious beliefs. The suspects have been remanded into judicial custody.
On November 11, Sitabiya Devi reported her daughter missing at the Pratappur police station. Following this complaint, police registered a case under Pratappur police number 103/2026 and initiated an investigation.
Given the seriousness of the case, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed under the leadership of the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Chhatarpur. During the ongoing investigation, the girl’s body was discovered on November 13, approximately 100 meters from her home, hidden in bushes and rice fields.
Investigators found that the girl’s aunt, Sohri Devi, had been involved in traditional healing practices. According to police, she, along with her brother-in-law Bindu Bharti and son Jugesh Bharti, allegedly murdered the girl on the night of Diwali’s new moon.
Initial inquiries indicated that there had been prior disputes between the girl’s parents and the accused. All three suspects—Sohri Devi, Bindu Bharti, and Jugesh Bharti—have been arrested and are currently in custody as the investigation continues into other possible motives behind the crime.
