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Crime
Bhopal's Goraganj Murder: Girlfriend and Ex-Lover Convicted in Wife Killing
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 11:32 PM
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Police in Goraganj, Bhopal say Shashi Raikwar, aided by her former boyfriend Narendra, murdered Rakhi Raikwar and concealed the body in a ruin.
Police investigating a homicide in Goraganj, a suburb of Bhopal, have disclosed that the victim, Rakhi Raikwar, was killed by her boyfriend's girlfriend, Shashi Raikwar. The investigation revealed that Shashi acted in concert with her former lover, Narendra, to carry out the murder.
According to the police report, Shashi and Narendra planned the crime together, exploiting their past relationship to coordinate the attack. The motive was not disclosed, but the collaboration between the two suspects was a key focus of the inquiry.
After the killing, the perpetrators allegedly moved the body to a nearby ruin, attempting to hide it from detection. Forensic teams later recovered the remains from the site, confirming the cause of death as homicide.
Both Shashi Raikwar and Narendra have been arrested and are currently in police custody pending further legal proceedings. The case underscores the seriousness of domestic‑related violence and the swift response of local law enforcement.
Authorities have urged the public to report any suspicious activity and assured that the investigation will continue until all aspects of the crime are fully resolved.
According to the police report, Shashi and Narendra planned the crime together, exploiting their past relationship to coordinate the attack. The motive was not disclosed, but the collaboration between the two suspects was a key focus of the inquiry.
After the killing, the perpetrators allegedly moved the body to a nearby ruin, attempting to hide it from detection. Forensic teams later recovered the remains from the site, confirming the cause of death as homicide.
Both Shashi Raikwar and Narendra have been arrested and are currently in police custody pending further legal proceedings. The case underscores the seriousness of domestic‑related violence and the swift response of local law enforcement.
Authorities have urged the public to report any suspicious activity and assured that the investigation will continue until all aspects of the crime are fully resolved.