Saralnama, in Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh, Hitesh Yadav (22) killed his wife Laxmi (20) and then himself. The couple married a year ago. On at 7 am, family members found Laxmi's body on the floor and Hitesh hanging. Police sent bodies for post-mortem. Initial reports show Laxmi was strangled with a gamcha, while Hitesh hanged himself with a saree. Before dying, Hitesh posted on Instagram blaming Laxmi's parents for their deaths. Police are investigating the case. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 08:00 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- On 20 Oct, in Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh, Hitesh Yadav (22) killed his wife Laxmi (20) and then himself
- The couple married a year ago
- On 21 Oct at 7 am, family members found Laxmi's body on the floor and Hitesh hanging