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Crime
Arson in Godna village, Sagar kills mother and 15‑year‑old daughter, sister‑in‑law arrested
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 01:18 PM
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A family feud‑driven arson in Godna village, Sagar district, resulted in the deaths of 15‑year‑old Ayushi and her mother Girjabai, with the sister‑in‑law taken into custody.
Police investigators say a domestic dispute escalated into a deliberate fire in a room of a house in Godna village, Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. The blaze trapped the occupants, leading to the death of 15‑year‑old Ayushi while she was receiving treatment, and earlier, her mother Girjabai had already succumbed to the injuries.
According to the Sagar police, the accused is the sister‑in‑law of the victims, who allegedly locked the mother and daughter inside the room before igniting the fire. The motive is reported to be a family quarrel, though details of the dispute have not been disclosed.
The investigation team recovered the bodies and collected forensic evidence from the scene. The suspect has been arrested and is being held for further questioning. The case is being treated as a homicide under the Indian Penal Code, and the police have launched a broader probe into any additional family members who may be involved.
Local authorities have urged residents to report any similar incidents of domestic violence and have promised swift legal action. The incident has sparked concern in the community about escalating family conflicts and the need for stronger protective measures.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the police will release further findings as they become available.
According to the Sagar police, the accused is the sister‑in‑law of the victims, who allegedly locked the mother and daughter inside the room before igniting the fire. The motive is reported to be a family quarrel, though details of the dispute have not been disclosed.
The investigation team recovered the bodies and collected forensic evidence from the scene. The suspect has been arrested and is being held for further questioning. The case is being treated as a homicide under the Indian Penal Code, and the police have launched a broader probe into any additional family members who may be involved.
Local authorities have urged residents to report any similar incidents of domestic violence and have promised swift legal action. The incident has sparked concern in the community about escalating family conflicts and the need for stronger protective measures.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the police will release further findings as they become available.