Balod district police unveiled a chilling tale of love turned lethal. Nemichand Sahu, locked in a seven-year affair with married Kamla Rajput, confessed to her murder after a jungle liaison gone wrong.
On January 16 in Gurami forest, passion gave way to fury. After relations, Kamla’s intent to return home ignited Nemichand’s rage. Suspecting infidelity, he attacked, choked her fatally, hauled the body 50 meters inside, and smashed her face with rocks.
Discovered three days later in decay, the corpse mobilized elite investigation units: FSL, cyber cell, dog squad. CCTV and tech evidence pinpointed the lover, arrested in record 24 hours.
Hailing from Paras, Kamla stayed at her maayka despite marriage, nurturing the secret bond. Nemichand’s repeated marriage vows masked growing paranoia. SP Yogesh Patel detailed the probe on Monday.
Postmortem painted a picture of brutal asphyxiation followed by mutilation. This case exposes vulnerabilities in prolonged clandestine relationships, where possessiveness breeds violence.
Community shockwaves demand better awareness and policing in remote areas. With the accused in custody, justice proceedings begin, promising accountability for this heinous act.