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Crime
Former ASI Yogesh Maravi Sentenced to Double Life Imprisonment for Murder of Wife and Sister‑in‑law in Bhopal
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 08:45 PM
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Bhopal’s special court handed former sub‑inspector Yogesh Maravi two life terms for stabbing his wife Megha Uike 56 times and his sister‑in‑law Vinita 12 times.
The special court in Bhopal pronounced a verdict against former assistant sub‑inspector Yogesh Maravi, imposing two consecutive life sentences for the murders of his wife and sister‑in‑law. The court found that Maravi had premeditated the killings and carried them out with a knife.
According to the judgment, Maravi attacked his wife, Megha Uike, delivering 56 stab wounds, and later turned his weapon on his sister‑in‑law, Vinita, inflicting 12 additional blows. Both victims succumbed to the injuries.
The double life term reflects the court’s assessment of the brutality and the breach of trust inherent in a law‑enforcement officer committing such crimes. No provision for remission was granted, underscoring the severity of the offenses.
With the sentencing concluded, the case is now closed, and Maravi will remain incarcerated for the remainder of his natural life, pending any appeal he may file.
According to the judgment, Maravi attacked his wife, Megha Uike, delivering 56 stab wounds, and later turned his weapon on his sister‑in‑law, Vinita, inflicting 12 additional blows. Both victims succumbed to the injuries.
The double life term reflects the court’s assessment of the brutality and the breach of trust inherent in a law‑enforcement officer committing such crimes. No provision for remission was granted, underscoring the severity of the offenses.
With the sentencing concluded, the case is now closed, and Maravi will remain incarcerated for the remainder of his natural life, pending any appeal he may file.