Archive · 28 May 2025
Medical Staff Arrested in Doctor's Murder Case in Baran
Two medical staff members have been arrested for allegedly murdering Dr. Vaibhav Chawla.
The doctor was found dead in a river after being invited for a drink by the suspects.
They were reportedly angry because the doctor marked them absent from work.
The two suspects took Dr. Chawla for a bike ride, gave him alcohol, and then pushed him into the river.
Initially, the death was thought to be an accident, but after an investigation, it was ruled a murder.
The police are still looking into the case and may arrest more people.
Two medical staffers were arrested for the murder of Dr. Vaibhav Chawla.
The suspects were reportedly upset with Dr. Chawla for marking them absent.
The doctor was found dead near the Parvati River in Baran.
The suspects took Dr. Chawla for a bike ride and offered him liquor before pushing him into the river.
The case was initially registered as an accidental death but later converted to murder.
- Who
- Ashok Kumar Verma (nursing officer) and Shankarlal Bairwa (health supervisor) are arrested; Dr. Vaibhav Chawla was murdered.
- What
- Two medical staffers arrested for the murder of a doctor.
- When
- May 17, 2024 (Incident), May 18, 2024 (Body found), May 22, 2024 (Complaint filed)
- Where
- Baran, India (Koyala, Parvati River)
- Why
- Verma and Bairwa were reportedly upset with Dr. Chawla for marking them absent and issuing notices.
- Victim's Age
- 28
- Victim's Workplace
- CHC Koyala
- Suspect - Nursing Officer
- Ashok Kumar Verma
- Suspect - Health Supervisor
- Shankarlal Bairwa
- Initial Ruling
- Accidental death initially
- Current Ruling
- Murder