Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Indore Raksha Bandhan Taunt Leads to Newlywed's Murder
Police say a family argument in Indore ended in the death of a 22-year-old woman.
The woman who died was Vandana Patel, who had recently married Rupendra Patel.
Investigators say Vandana and her sister-in-law, Parvati Bai, argued over a personal insult.
The argument was reportedly connected to comments made during Raksha Bandhan.
Police say Parvati attacked Vandana with a kitchen knife.
She allegedly put Vandana's body in a water tank and cleaned the house.
Vandana's husband became worried when her phone stopped working and found her body.
Police used the clean house and CCTV footage to focus on Parvati, who allegedly confessed.
Police arrested Parvati Bai for allegedly stabbing 22-year-old newlywed Vandana Patel in Indore.
Investigators said the dispute began after a Raksha Bandhan taunt about Parvati's brother, who is jailed on rape charges.
Police said the argument escalated when Vandana allegedly threatened to evict Parvati, her husband and their children.
Parvati allegedly stabbed Vandana in the neck and abdomen, placed her body in a water tank and cleaned the house.
CCTV footage showed no visitors entering during the relevant hours and indicated Parvati was the only person who left.
- Who
- Vandana Patel, a 22-year-old newlywed, was allegedly killed by her elder sister-in-law, Parvati Bai.
- What
- Police said Vandana was stabbed twice and her body was placed in a water tank.
- When
- The killing allegedly occurred on Thursday morning or afternoon; the body was discovered Thursday evening.
- Where
- At Vandana's residence in New Nehru Nagar, under Rau police station limits in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- Police said the dispute involved a Raksha Bandhan taunt about Parvati's brother and an alleged threat to evict Parvati's family.
- Victim
- Vandana Patel, 22, a newlywed
- Accused
- Parvati Bai, Vandana's elder sister-in-law
- Location
- New Nehru Nagar, Rau area, Indore
- Weapon
- A kitchen knife
- Alleged injuries
- Stab wounds to the neck and abdomen
- Body found
- In a water tank at the residence
- Investigation
- CCTV footage and forensic examination led police to Parvati