Raipur, November 14: Durg police solved the murder of a 40-year-old man within hours of the incident in Godpendri village under the Utai police station limits on November 14, 2026. Police arrested the victim’s 34-year-old sister after she confessed to killing him over his alcohol addiction.
Police registered a case under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The incident came to light on November 14 when Utai police received information about an unnatural death in Godpendri village. A police team immediately reached the spot and found the body of Dharmendra Pal (40), a resident of the village. Initial inspection revealed fatal head injuries near his left eye, apparently caused by a heavy blunt object.
During preliminary inquiries, the victim’s sister and complainant, Dhanny Dhankar (34), claimed that an unknown assailant had attacked and killed her brother. Police registered a morgue case, conducted an inquest and sent the body for post-mortem examination.
However, crime scene analysis and circumstantial evidence pointed towards murder. Police subsequently registered an FIR under Section 103(1) of the BNS against an unknown person and launched an investigation.
During further interrogation, police noticed inconsistencies in Dhanny Dhankar’s statements. Under sustained questioning, she eventually confessed to killing her brother. She also led the police to the grinding stone (silbatta) allegedly used in the crime, which was seized by the investigating team.
According to police, the accused was frustrated with her brother’s chronic alcohol consumption. Due to this grievance, she allegedly attacked him with the grinding stone, striking him on the head and near his left eye while he was vulnerable. The injuries proved fatal.
Police are presenting the accused woman before the court for further judicial proceedings.
Key Details:
- Incident Location: Godpendri village, Utai police station limits, Durg district, Chhattisgarh.
- Deceased: Dharmendra Pal, 40.
- Accused: Dhanny Dhankar, 34, sister of the deceased.
- Seized Weapon: Grinding stone (silbatta).
- Case Registered: Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Durg police have appealed to citizens to avoid violence during domestic disputes and family conflicts. Authorities urged people to seek assistance from family members, community representatives or police when facing tensions and to report suspicious activities immediately.
