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Three Arrested in Uttarakhand After 56‑Year‑Old Woman’s Murder Linked to 2023 Family Killing
Three men, including an Army soldier, have been arrested for the murder of 56‑year‑old Vimla Devi in Nainital district, Uttarakhand. Police say the killing was part of a revenge plot for the 2023 murder of the soldier’s father, Govind Singh Bisht. The accused, Mohit Fartyal (32), an Army jawan with the Rajputana Rifles, and Sairan (21) and Mohammad Abbuzar (22), residents of Ramnagar, allegedly assaulted and drowned Devi before dumping her body outside a residence in Kishanpur Choi village. CCTV footage reportedly shows the men assaulting, abducting, and disposing of the body from a vehicle near the scene. Investigators seized a car, wooden sticks and other blunt objects used in the assault. The incident was reported to police on Tuesday after a distress call about a body outside Trilok Singh Bisht’s home. A forensic team collected evidence, and an FIR was registered under Sections 332(c), 103(1) and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. A special team led by SP Harbans Singh reviewed CCTV and field evidence, leading to the arrests. All three were produced before a local court on Thursday and remanded to judicial custody, with further investigation ongoing.
Frequently asked questions
Who were the three men arrested in the murder of Vimla Devi?
Mohit Fartyal (32), an Army jawan with the Rajputana Rifles; Sairan (21); Mohammad Abbuzar (22), residents of Ramnagar.
What evidence was found during the investigation?
CCTV footage of the assault and disposal; a car, wooden sticks and blunt objects seized; forensic evidence collected.
Under which sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita was the FIR registered?
Sections 332(c), 103(1) and 352.