Dewas Man Arrested for Allegedly Murdering Brother Over Loan Dispute
In a shocking incident in the Civil Lines area of Dewas, a man has been arrested for allegedly killing his own brother and attempting to disguise the murder as a road accident with the assistance of a relative. The case unfolded after a 30-year-old man was declared dead during treatment at a private hospital in Dewas, leading to a police investigation that uncovered the grim truth.
Hospital Alert and Initial Claims
Dewas SP Puneet Gehlot reported that Amaltas Hospital informed Civil Lines police on the night of February 10 about Ravi Chauhan, a resident of Singwada Power House village, who was brought in with critical injuries. He was accompanied by his brother, Lakhan Chauhan, and brother-in-law, Rahul Rajoriya, who both asserted that Ravi had been injured in a road accident. Ravi succumbed to his injuries during treatment, prompting police to record the death and send the body for a postmortem at MG Hospital.
Autopsy Reveals Homicide
The autopsy report played a crucial role in the investigation, revealing that Ravi's death resulted from severe head injuries inflicted by a heavy object, which raised immediate suspicions of homicide. This finding contradicted the initial road accident narrative provided by Lakhan and Rajoriya, leading investigators to delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Investigation Unravels the Truth
During questioning of family members, police uncovered that Ravi and Lakhan had engaged in a heated argument earlier that night over the payment of a loan instalment. The dispute escalated inside their home, where Lakhan allegedly struck Ravi two to three times on the head with a heavy iron tool, resulting in his death. Following the assault, Lakhan contacted Rajoriya, and together, they transported the body to the hospital while falsely presenting it as a road accident in a calculated attempt to conceal the crime. Investigators confirmed that Rajoriya was fully aware of the murder but still provided misleading information to medical staff to aid in the cover-up.
Legal Action and Arrests
Based on these findings, police registered a fresh case against the accused. Both Lakhan Chauhan and Rahul Rajoriya were arrested and subsequently produced before a court. The swift police action highlights the effectiveness of forensic evidence and thorough interrogation in uncovering such heinous crimes.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential for domestic disputes to escalate into violence and the lengths some individuals may go to in order to evade justice. Authorities continue to emphasize the importance of reporting suspicious activities and cooperating with investigations to maintain law and order in the community.
