Burhanpur : A 35-year-old woman was brutally murdered in Navara, Nepanagar police station area. The victim, Bhagyashree Namdev Dhanuk, was attacked inside her home allegedly by Sheikh Raees (42), who slit her throat and stabbed her multiple times, leaving her dead on the spot.
The victim’s sister, Subhadra Bai, made a harrowing allegation: Raees used to grab her hair, beat her, harass her. He had been pressuring her for marriage and religious conversion for a long time. Additional Superintendent of Police SP Burhanpur Antar Singh Kanesh confirmed that the accused has been charged under sections of murder and atrocity, and is in custody.
The incident sparked outrage in the Hindu community. Amit Varude, representing the protestors, called it a case of so-called love jihad, accusing police of negligence. Former cabinet minister Archana Chitnis visited the grieving family and demanded strict action against negligent officers.
In a swift administrative move, authorities marked the accused’s illegal properties. SDM Bhagirath Vakhala stated, The accused has committed encroachments and illegal activities. The administration has taken cognizance.
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