Raipur
Police nabbed a 20-year-old man for allegedly killing a 16-year-old girl in Raipur. The accused, Sahil Dhivar, was arrested in Gondia, Maharashtra. He is from Saklor in Baloda Bazar.
Girl found dead near pond
The incident took place in the Kharora police station area. Police said the victim, Muskan Dhivar (16), and Sahil were in a relationship and also distant relatives. Sahil suspected Muskan was talking to another boy on the phone and allegedly plotted her murder.
On June 26 afternoon, Sahil took Muskan on his bike to a pond outside the village on the pretext of going for a ride. There, he allegedly attacked her with a knife and a stone, killing her on the spot. After the incident, the accused switched off his mobile phone and fled.
Muskan’s family began searching for her when she did not return home late on June 26 night. On June 27, around 12 pm, police received information about a girl’s body found in a field near Torra pond. Police identified the body as Muskan Dhivar.
Police found Sahil Dhivar’s slipper and a ‘gamcha’ (towel) near the crime scene. Sahil’s father identified the items. Investigations revealed Sahil had parked his bike at Bhatapara railway station and disappeared after switching off his phone.
According to Kharora Station House Officer Deepak Paswan, CCTV footage showed Muskan and Sahil together on a bike. The next day, Muskan’s body was found near the pond. Sahil was trying to flee to Maharashtra. He confessed to the murder during questioning and will be sent on judicial remand.
