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Three Arrested in Bhopal for Killing of 25-Year-Old Painter Over Suspected Affair

Police cite a preliminary motive involving a suspected relationship with one accused's mother.

Overview

  • Habibganj police identified the victim as Ashish Uikey, 25, a painter who lived in Shyam Nagar Multi.
  • Officers arrested Ranjit, Vinay Yadav and Nikhil Yadav, and a murder case has been registered, police said.
  • Forensic teams documented deep cuts to the neck from a sharp weapon and head trauma from a blood‑stained stone found at the scene.
  • Investigators reported a quarrel two days earlier in which Ranjit allegedly threatened Ashish to stay away from his house.
  • Police said the weapon was recovered and all three accused have been remanded to judicial custody, with the body sent for postmortem.