Cops crack blind murder case: Wife hires friend’s lover to kill husband

 

 

In a major breakthrough, Pipalani police have solved a chilling blind murder case, arresting Bitty Kurian, wife of the deceased George Kurian, her friend Rekha Suryavanshi, and Rekha’s lover, Sanjay Pathak, for his murder on April 18, 2025. The investigation exposed a calculated conspiracy driven by personal vendettas, domestic strife, and financial incentives. Bitty, distressed by her husband’s abusive behaviour, allegedly offered Sanjay Rs 10 lakh to kill George, with an advance payment of Rs 2.5 lakh traced through Sanjay’s bank account. For nearly 20 days, Bitty misled investigators, claiming George died from a bathroom fall. However, post-mortem report confirmed death by strangulation, prompting a detailed probe.

 

The investigation revealed prior enmity, as Sanjay had attacked George a month earlier in Ichhawar over disputes involving Rekha, George’s tenant. George’s threats against Sanjay’s daughter and his restrictions on Rekha’s communication with Sanjay fueled their motive. Rekha, driven by revenge for her lover’s humiliation and the promise of money, collaborated with Bitty to orchestrate the murder. On April 17, 2025, Bitty and Rekha finalised the plan over a phone call using Rekha’s mobile. The following night, they facilitated Sanjay’s entry into the house. Bitty administered eye drops to sedate George, then locked Sanjay inside the room with him. Sounds of a scuffle ensued, ceasing after George was strangled. Blood from his head wound was cleaned using a pillow and sheet. Believing an astrologer’s prediction that George could revive five hours after death, the accused kept his body at home before rushing it to a hospital, where he was declared dead. Pipalani police, under the directives of Police Commissioner Harinarayan Chari Mishra, Additional Commissioner Avadhesh Goswami, DCP Dr Sanjay Agarwal, Additional DCP Mahavir Singh Mujalde, and ACP Deepak Nayak, cracked the case within 24 hours.

 

The breakthrough came from analysing call details of Bitty, Rekha, and George, alongside CCTV footage from the crime scene vicinity. Rigorous interrogations led to the trio’s confession, admitting they destroyed evidence and cleaned the crime scene overnight. The accused were taken to the scene to recreate the events, corroborating their roles in the meticulously planned murder. The case highlights the police’s swift action in unraveling a complex conspiracy, driven by personal grievances and greed. Bhopal police reiterated their commitment to ensuring justice, with the accused now facing charges under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The investigation continues to explore any additional motives or accomplices, as the city grapples with the shock of this heinous crime.