Shocking Murder Case in Chhattisgarh: Wife Kills Husband in Fit of Rage

In a disturbing incident from Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh, a woman named Mangrita Bhagat has been accused of murdering her husband, Santosh Bhagat, in a fit of rage. After the crime, she attempted to hide his body in a suitcase. The shocking details unfolded when she confessed to her daughter over the phone. The police are currently investigating the case, having registered it under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code. As the investigation progresses, authorities are working to apprehend Mangrita, who fled back to Mumbai after the incident. This case raises questions about domestic disputes and their tragic consequences.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 11, 2026, 04:50 IST

Murder in Jashpur District

A shocking incident has emerged from the Duldula police station area in Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. Santosh Bhagat, aged 43, was allegedly murdered by his wife, Mangrita Bhagat. Reports indicate that Mangrita had recently returned to the village from Mumbai. The couple had been embroiled in a long-standing dispute, which escalated to the point where Mangrita, in a fit of rage, bludgeoned Santosh to death with a metal hammer.

Following the murder, she attempted to conceal the body. Mangrita wrapped Santosh's corpse in a blanket and stuffed it into a red trolley bag, hiding it inside their home. Subsequently, she called her middle daughter to confess, stating, 'I have killed your father, and his body is in a suitcase at home.' Alarmed by her mother's revelation, the daughter rushed to the village with her husband and informed her uncle, Vinod Minj, about the situation. Vinod promptly alerted the Duldula police.

Body Discovered in Trolley Bag
The police arrived at the scene and conducted a search of the house. During their investigation, they discovered the trolley bag, which contained Santosh's body wrapped in a blanket, showing signs of blood on his face and hands. Family members revealed that Mangrita had been working in Mumbai and had returned to the village just days prior. After the incident, she fled back to Mumbai. Upon receiving the news, SSP Shashi Mohan Singh also visited the site and confirmed that a case had been registered at the Duldula police station based on the report from the deceased's brother.

Fugitive After the Crime
SSP Singh stated that a case has been filed under Section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code, and an investigation has commenced. Initial inquiries suggest that the murder was committed in a fit of anger, but the exact motive will be clarified after further questioning. Currently, a police team has been dispatched to Mumbai to apprehend Mangrita Bhagat and uncover the truth behind the incident. The investigation is ongoing.