The Morbi Local Crime Branch (LCB) has successfully solved a blind murder case with the arrest of three individuals, including the victim's wife, in connection with the killing of a man whose half-burnt body was discovered about 10 days ago.
The case came to light on April 27 when a partially burnt body of an unidentified man was found in an open area near a ceramic unit on the Dhuva–Matel road under Wankaner taluka police station limits. Initially registered as an accidental death, the suspicious circumstances prompted senior officials to transfer the investigation to the LCB.
Investigation details
Police teams meticulously analyzed CCTV footage from nearby factories, hotels, and petrol pumps, questioned local laborers, and employed technical surveillance along with human intelligence to track down the suspects. The relentless investigation led to the detention of three persons — Pavan Ninama (28), Suman Ninama (35), and her mother, Devlibai Girval (50), all natives of Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh.
Confession and motive
During interrogation, the trio confessed to the crime and identified the deceased as Chhagan Ninama, Suman's estranged husband. According to police, the motive stemmed from prolonged domestic abuse and harassment. Suman had left Chhagan three years ago due to alleged physical violence and had moved to Dhuva with her two children, where she began living with Pavan. Chhagan allegedly continued to harass Suman and her family through repeated phone calls, causing mental distress. Police said the accused conspired to eliminate him and brought him from Madhya Pradesh to Dhuva.
Execution of the crime
Taking advantage of the night, they allegedly strangled him with a rope. To conceal his identity, they tied his hands and set the body on fire. Following the breakthrough, Wankaner taluka police have initiated proceedings to register a murder case against the three accused.
