Sagar, Madhya Pradesh | In a shocking case from Madhya Pradesh, police in Sagar have arrested a doctor and two accomplices for allegedly murdering his wife and attempting to pass it off as a car accident by setting the vehicle on fire.
Charred Body Discovery Raises Suspicion
The 38-year-old woman was found burnt inside a car near Chanatoriya on the Sagar–Garhakota road around 4:00 a.m. on March 21. Initially believed to be a tragic accident, the case took a dramatic turn after inconsistencies emerged during the investigation.
Murder Planned After Domestic Dispute
According to police, the accused doctor confessed to strangling his wife at home following a late-night argument, reportedly linked to marital discord and an alleged extramarital affair.
As per Additional Superintendent of Police Lokesh Singh, the crime was premeditated, with the accused using his medical knowledge to avoid detection.
Body Burnt to Destroy Evidence
Police revealed that after the murder, the doctor transported his wife’s body in a car under the pretext of taking her to the hospital. He allegedly poured a flammable substance, suspected to be petrol, over the body and set the car ablaze in a secluded area.
Investigators believe the accused deliberately avoided taking her to a hospital to prevent exposure of strangulation marks.
Children Unaware as Crime Unfolded
During the incident, the couple’s 11-year-old daughter reportedly woke up but was told that her mother was unwell and being taken for treatment. She was asked to stay inside and lock the door. The younger son remained asleep, while the eldest child was away at a hostel.
Accomplices Arrested for Concealing Crime
The doctor allegedly involved his tenants by claiming his wife had suffered a heart attack. While they initially believed they were assisting in a medical emergency, they later witnessed the act of setting the car on fire.
Police arrested the accomplices for failing to report the crime and helping conceal evidence.
Forensic Evidence Exposes False Accident Theory
Investigators found several inconsistencies in the accused’s claims, including his earlier statements about a road accident or a CNG explosion. Forensic analysis revealed disproportionate burning of the body compared to the vehicle and no injuries on the accused, raising suspicion.
Police Probe Continues, Post-Mortem Awaited
Authorities noted that the accused’s past training with the Border Security Force (BSF) may have contributed to the calculated nature of the crime. The case is currently being handled by Sanodha Police Station, with further interrogation underway.
The post-mortem report is awaited to officially confirm strangulation as the cause of death before the body was set on fire.
