It began as a story of a violent home invasion. It ended as something far more disturbing.
Devkrishna Purohit, a chilli merchant from Gondikheda Charan village in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district, was found dead in his home on the night of april 7, 2026. The injury was brutal—a deep head wound that immediately raised questions. His wife, Priyanka, told police that unknown assailants had broken in, tied them up in separate rooms, looted jewellery worth ₹3 lakh, and killed him when he tried to resist.
But something didn’t add up.
Investigators found inconsistencies in her account. The nature of the wound appeared too severe for a typical robbery gone wrong. The crime scene seemed staged. What initially looked like a tragic burglary soon began to unravel into a calculated plan.
As the investigation deepened, police uncovered Priyanka’s alleged relationship with Kamlesh Purohit from Rajgarh. What followed was even more chilling—Kamlesh is believed to have paid ₹1 lakh to a contract killer, Surendra Singh, to carry out the murder. The robbery, police say, was merely a cover to mislead investigators.
Both priyanka and Kamlesh have now been arrested. The alleged hired killer remains at large, with police continuing their search.
Adding another layer of pain to the case are the statements from Devkrishna’s family. His sister, Jyoti, told authorities that priyanka had reportedly taunted him for years—mocking his appearance and questioning his worth. These claims, while part of the investigation narrative, paint a picture of a deeply troubled relationship.
In the end, what stands out is not just the crime, but the betrayal behind it. A man who built his life through honest work lost it in a plot that, according to police, was carefully orchestrated.
A robbery was staged. But the truth refused to stay hidden.
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