Raipur, June 9: A shocking incident has emerged from the district jail in Chhattisgarh’s Janjgir-Champa district, where a rape accused named Duvas Kevat has reportedly committed suicide by hanging himself inside the jail premises. This incident has caused a stir among jail administration and police officials, who have launched an investigation into the matter.
According to reports, Duvas Kevat was arrested on June 8 and sent to judicial custody in the district jail following allegations of kidnapping and raping a minor girl in the Baloda police jurisdiction. On Tuesday, his body was discovered hanging from a cloth in the jail bathroom. Upon receiving the news, police and administrative officials rushed to the scene to begin their investigation.
It has been reported that a minor girl had gone missing from her home on March 5, 2026. Following a complaint from her family, a case was registered against an unknown person for allegedly luring and abducting the minor. The police utilized cyber technology and other means to locate the girl, who was found in the Korba district. During questioning, Duvas Kevat confessed to luring the minor and committing rape, leading to his arrest and subsequent presentation in court, where he was remanded to judicial custody.
The reasons behind his suicide remain unclear, and the police have sent the body for post-mortem examination. The incident has raised several questions regarding security and oversight within the jail, prompting an ongoing investigation by both police and jail administration.
City Superintendent of Police (CSP) Yogita Bali Khaparde confirmed that Duvas Kevat, aged 21, was incarcerated for the abduction and rape of the minor. He reportedly hanged himself in the bathroom early in the morning. Authorities are conducting inquiries, and the cause of the suicide will be determined following the investigation.
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