04-05-2025
BJP leader detained as wife found hanging, family alleges murder for dowry
Bhopal: A BJP leader has been detained in Dindori district of Madhya Pradesh following his wife's death under mysterious circumstances.
Sangeeta (22), wife of a BJP leader Dasrath Rathore was found dead, hanging by a noose, in Dindori. Her family alleged that Dashrath demanded Rs 5 lakh and, when the money was not provided, killed her.
Police have taken Dashrath Rathore, a BJP Backward and Minority Front District President and Deputy Sarpanch, into custody.
The incident occurred around 7:30 PM on Saturday. Upon receiving the information, a crowd gathered at the Rathore residence, necessitating police deployment. The situation escalated at the hospital, where family members created a disturbance during the post-mortem.
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Senior officers intervened to manage the crowd and ensure order. Police presence was also maintained at the hospital.
Dashrath and Sangeeta of Dewalpur village were married three years ago. Rathore, a resident of Sarhari Bichhiya, owns a printing press and works as a sculptor. His wife, Sangeeta, assisted him in his business.
According to police reports, Dashrath Rathore returned home on Saturday evening and found the bedroom door locked from the inside. Looking through a window, he saw Sangeeta hanging.
He reportedly entered through the window, cut the noose, and brought her down, but she had already died. He informed the police around 8:30 PM. Authorities arrived, sealed the room, and conducted an investigation, opening the room at 9:00 AM to prepare the Panchnama before sending the body for post-mortem.
During the post-mortem, Sangeeta's family arrived at the hospital and protested, demanding action against Dashrath Rathore. Officers addressed the agitated family, urging them to vacate the hospital premises out of consideration for other patients.
According to media reports Congress MLA Omkar Markam met with Sangeeta's family at the hospital. He claimed there were injury marks on her body and alleged murder, stating that the police obstructed their view of the body. He urged the police to allow the family to see Sangeeta after the post-mortem.
Sangeeta's father stated that Dashrath informed them of Sangeeta's alleged suicide. He also mentioned that his son-in-law used to assault his daughter and that she had previously returned home due to being upset, only to be sent back after a settlement.
Sangeeta's grandfather told police that he visited their house the day before the incident and that Dashrath demanded Rs 5 lakh from him, which he refused due to his financial constraints.
