Tragic End: Accused and Victim Found Hanging in Madhya Pradesh

In Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh, the bodies of Jitendra Dhakad, an accused out on bail in a rape case, and a 17-year-old victim were found hanging from a tree. A mangalsutra was around the girl's neck, suggesting deeper ties. Police are investigating the incident's cause, suspecting suicide or foul play.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Shivpuri | Updated: 25-02-2026 17:51 IST | Created: 25-02-2026 17:51 IST
Tragic End: Accused and Victim Found Hanging in Madhya Pradesh
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The tragic discovery of two bodies hanging from a tree in Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh, has left the community in shock. Jitendra Dhakad, a 19-year-old recently released on bail following accusations of rape, was found alongside a 17-year-old girl with a mangalsutra around her neck.

Authorities, suspecting a possible love affair, reported the couple missing on February 24. The potential implications of a tragic love story unfold as police continue to investigate whether this was a double suicide or if other factors were involved. The absence of a suicide note adds to the mystery.

Police officer Gabbar Singh Gurjar stated that further legal proceedings will depend on the results of the postmortem and interviews with family members, following the mysterious demise of the accused and the alleged victim, both key figures in an ongoing legal case.

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