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Crime
Damoh murder: Accused Dwarka Patel cites wife’s character doubt, claims link to younger brother
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 02:00 PM
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In Damoh’s Kabirpur neighbourhood, accused Dwarka Patel explained his motive for killing his wife and three children, alleging doubts about her character and a supposed link with his younger brother, as police continue their investigation.
Damoh, Madhya Pradesh – In the Kabirpur area of Damoh, Dwarka Patel has been charged with the murder of his wife and their three children. The case has drawn significant attention after the brutal killings were reported.
Patel, when questioned, said he killed his wife because he harboured doubts about her character. He also claimed that his younger brother was in contact with his wife, suggesting a personal motive behind the crime.
Police officials said they are examining Patel’s statements alongside forensic evidence and the sequence of events leading up to the killings. Investigators are also probing the alleged connection with the younger brother to determine any further involvement.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not released additional details about possible charges against other individuals.
Patel, when questioned, said he killed his wife because he harboured doubts about her character. He also claimed that his younger brother was in contact with his wife, suggesting a personal motive behind the crime.
Police officials said they are examining Patel’s statements alongside forensic evidence and the sequence of events leading up to the killings. Investigators are also probing the alleged connection with the younger brother to determine any further involvement.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not released additional details about possible charges against other individuals.