Balveer Singh Chauhan, a Head Constable in the CRPF, was found dead on the terrace of his home in Ujjain. Initially presumed natural, postmortem revealed death by strangulation. His wife Rekha Chauhan, with whom he had a troubled marriage and three children, was implicated along with her lover Ravi Kumar Panika, a CRPF jawan. Rekha and Ravi conspired to murder Balveer to claim life insurance money. Rekha confessed, and Ravi fled but was later arrested. Both were jailed following court proceedings.
Country: India
State/Province: Madhya Pradesh, India
City/Region: Ujjain
Incident Type: Murder
Relationship Status: Married
Relationship Duration: Approximately 17 years (marriage)
Incident Date: June 18, 2020
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Approximately 17 years (marriage)
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2020-06-18
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Infidelity
The case involves a long-term extramarital affair by the wife Rekha with her old lover Ravi, leading to conspiracy and murder of her husband Balveer for financial gain via life insurance. The relationship was marked by suspicion, quarrels, and emotional distance, culminating in a planned homicide.
Police investigation confirmed murder by strangulation. Rekha's suspicious behavior and phone records were key. Rekha confessed; Ravi fled but was arrested with accomplice Mohammad Ashiq. Case registered under Sections 302 and 201. Police praised for swift resolution within 72 hours. Both accused jailed pending trial.
Initial death presumed natural; suspicion arose after postmortem. Rekha initially denied involvement but later confessed. Ravi fled, complicating immediate arrest.
Balveer was murdered on the terrace by Ravi, acting on Rekha's signal. The body was staged to appear as natural death. Rekha and Ravi conspired motivated by insurance money and rekindled affair. Police surveillance of Rekha's calls and forensic evidence led to arrest and confession.
High risk due to ongoing infidelity, domestic conflict, financial motive, and escalation to lethal violence.
Infidelity combined with financial motives can escalate to planned murder. Suspicious behavior and communication patterns are critical early indicators. Prompt forensic and investigative response can rapidly solve complex domestic homicide cases.
Rekha's secret phone calls, quarrels, and Rekha's absence for 25 days with lover.
Phone call records, postmortem report indicating strangulation, Rekha's confession.
Postmortem report, phone surveillance data, Rekha's confession, forensic examination.
Neighbors heard cries; children found father missing; Rekha's statements to police and family.
Initial natural death assumption changed to confirmed murder after postmortem; Rekha's denial changed to confession; Ravi's fugitive status resolved with arrest.
Details of Mohammad Ashiq's role remain unclear; trial outcomes not reported.