Septic Tank Murder: Himachal Pradesh Police Apprehend Suspects

Two individuals from Jharkhand have been arrested by Himachal Pradesh Police for the alleged murder of a woman, whose body was found in a septic tank. The suspects, Guddu and Bansi Chauhan, are related to the victim, Gudiya Devi. The crime surfaced after the victim's father filed a complaint.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Ranchi | Updated: 13-02-2026 20:02 IST | Created: 13-02-2026 20:02 IST
Septic Tank Murder: Himachal Pradesh Police Apprehend Suspects
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In a significant breakthrough, the Himachal Pradesh Police have arrested two individuals from Jharkhand's Palamu district, accused of the brutal murder of a woman. The suspects, identified as Guddu and Bansi Chauhan, allegedly killed the woman and concealed her body in a septic tank, authorities reported on Friday.

The grim incident came to light when the victim's father reported her disappearance to the police. Subsequent investigations revealed that the woman's husband, Govind Chauhan, and his brother, Guddu Chauhan, orchestrated her murder. The crime reportedly took place on January 16 in Bilaspur district's Kosariya village.

While the two suspects are in police custody, the victim's husband remains elusive, with authorities continuing their search. The woman had been living in Himachal Pradesh with her husband and brother-in-law to support her family, officials stated. Her father grew suspicious when the duo returned to Jharkhand without her, prompting him to alert the police.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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