Raisen double murder raises disturbing unanswered questions:Why no blood was found at scene, did Prakash mutilate Shivani’s face, investigators probe conflicting clues

Raisen district’s remote Chauki Kamror village is gripped by fear and silence after the brutal killing of a young woman and the subsequent death of the alleged accused earlier this month. While the police and villagers narrate a seemingly straightforward sequence of events, an on-ground investigation has thrown up several disturbing questions that challenge the official version. On February 3, a young woman, Shivani alias Bittu, was allegedly murdered by a man named Prakash. Soon after, villagers allegedly beat Prakash severely; he later died during treatment at a hospital. Police have arrested six villagers on charges of killing Prakash. But was it really that simple? What exactly was this whole matter and what are the things that create suspicion about the incident? Read the report… “He dragged her to the field and attacked her” Recounting the incident, Geeta Devi, Shivani’s aunt, said in a trembling voice: He dragged our Bittu into the field. When she screamed, he struck her face with a sickle. By the time her brother reached there, Prakash had fled towards the forest. Later, villagers gathered and searched for him. Who killed him, we don’t know. She alleged that police detained six members of her family without a proper investigation. A peaceful village turned into a crime scene Located 55 km from Raisen district headquarters, Chauki Kamror is a largely tribal village dominated by the Gond community, with some Bhil families settled there over the past three decades. The nearest police station, Sultanpur, is 33 km away. For decades, the village had not witnessed any major crime. Today, police sirens and media vehicles have replaced its quiet evenings. Villagers sit around small fires, watching strangers with fear and suspicion. A family shattered in a single day At Shivani’s home, mourning fills the air. Her uncle Bhagwandas Diwar said Shivani was the youngest of four siblings and was to be married next year. Another villager remarked bitterly, Not one, but seven families have been destroyed. Six families here have their sons and heads of households in jail, and Prakash’s family has vanished from the village. “My daughter is gone, my son is in jail” Inside the house, Shivani’s father Kuber broke down, I sleep in the fields every day, but today I don’t know where to go. Yesterday my daughter died, and by evening police took my son Brijesh away. He added that Brijesh’s wife had delivered a baby girl the very day he was arrested.
“We haven’t even told my daughter-in-law yet,” he said. Who was Prakash? Villagers speak hesitantly about Prakash. After much probing, a resident named Munnalal said, He was short-tempered. He drove trucks and stayed away for months. He returned about 10 days ago and drank daily, picking fights. He even beat his parents, who then fled the village. Police officials confirmed that the woman was attacked with a sharp weapon, while Prakash’s injuries appeared to be internal, consistent with a beating using sticks. Eight big questions raised by the investigation Despite the official narrative, a closer look at the crime scene and circumstances raises serious doubts: 1. Why was there no blood at the scene? At the field where Shivani was allegedly murdered, investigators found not a single drop of blood. Given the brutality of the attack on her face and neck, this is deeply suspicious. Was the murder committed elsewhere and the body brought here? 2. Where is the murder weapon? Police have not clearly stated where the sickle used in the attack was recovered from. Weapon recovery is a crucial link in the case. 3. Was dragging her 30 feet Even Possible? The family claims Shivani was dragged over 30 feet into the crops. Experts question whether a lone, intoxicated man could drag a resisting 20-year-old woman that far 4. Brother saw her being dragged—so why didn’t he stop it? If Shivani’s brother saw her being dragged, why didn’t he raise an alarm immediately, potentially forcing the attacker to flee? 5. Did all this happen in just a few moments? Could Prakash really drag Shivani, attempt sexual assault, and murder her with a sharp weapon in the short time it took for her brother to reach the spot? 6. Why no other eyewitnesses? Fields are usually active during the daytime. Why did no one else hear Shivani’s screams or witness the incident? 7. If the motive was sexual assault, why mutilate the face? Such extreme facial injuries are often associated with personal enmity or attempts to conceal identity—not impulsive sexual crimes. 8. Could this be an honor killing? Was there a relationship between Shivani and Prakash that the family opposed? Could the narrative be a cover for a premeditated murder? Police response: “All angles will be examined” Raisen Additional SP Kamlesh Kharpuse said, As per our information, the crime occurred in the same field, and the woman was killed by the accused. We are awaiting the post-mortem report. He added, We will seriously examine the weapon recovery and other points raised. If anything suspicious emerges, it will be included in the investigation. A case far from closed While arrests have been made, unanswered questions continue to haunt Chauki Kamror. Whether this was a case of impulsive violence, mob justice, or something far more complex remains to be seen as the investigation unfolds.