Argus News - Inconsistent Statement Cracks Dhar Case as Madhya Pradesh Woman, Lover Allegedly Hire Contract Killer To Murder Husband

Bhopal/Dhar, Apr 10: A 28-year-old man was allegedly murdered at his residence in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district, with police uncovering a conspiracy involving his wife and her lover within 36 hours of the crime.

Murder Initially Projected As Robbery
The victim, Dev Krishna Purohit, was found stabbed to death at his home in Gondikheda Charan village on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday.

His wife, Priyanka Purohit (25), initially told police that unidentified assailants broke into the house, attacked her husband with a sharp weapon, confined her to another room, and fled with valuables.

Probe Reveals Alleged Conspiracy
However, inconsistencies in her statement raised suspicion. Superintendent of Police Mayank Awasthi said that further investigation pointed towards a planned killing.

Priyanka, who had been married to Dev Krishna since she was around 15, had reportedly been unwilling to live with him after moving to her matrimonial home, leading to frequent disputes.

Police found that Priyanka was allegedly in a relationship with Kamlesh Purohit (32), a resident of Rajgarh, and the two had conspired to eliminate Dev Krishna.

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Contract Killer Hired For Rs 1 Lakh
According to police, the duo allegedly hired a contract killer, identified as Surendra, for Rs 1 lakh to execute the murder.

Following interrogation, Priyanka reportedly confessed to her role in the conspiracy.

Family Alleges Troubled Marriage
Family members claimed the couple’s marriage had been strained for years. The victim’s sister alleged that Priyanka frequently insulted him.

“She would often say, ‘You are dark-skinned… you don’t deserve me… I deserve someone better," the victim’s sister said.

Technical Evidence Cracks Case
Police said mobile phone data and call records played a crucial role in exposing the conspiracy, establishing contact between Priyanka and Kamlesh around the time of the murder.

Based on the evidence, both accused were arrested.

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Search On For Absconding Accused
Efforts are underway to trace the alleged contract killer, Surendra, who remains absconding. Police said further investigation is in progress to establish the full sequence of events.