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Widow's Suspicious Death in Nagpur Sparks Intense Police Probe
10 Oct
Summary
- 52-year-old widow Sunita Bhoyar found dead in her bedroom
- Suspicious marks on her face, but no signs of robbery or forced entry
- Neighbors report frequent family disputes, police question son and daughter-in-law
On October 8th, 2025, a tragic mystery unfolded in Senapati Nagar, Nagpur, when 52-year-old widow Sunita Bhoyar was discovered dead in her bedroom. The grim discovery was made by her son Akash and daughter-in-law Prajakta upon their return from a brief trip to Mumbai.
The Wathoda police station immediately launched an investigation, with Zonal DCP Niketan Kadam personally visiting the scene. Initial signs of injuries on Sunita's face left the cops suspicious, though they later determined her death was likely due to heart attacks, possibly triggered by breathing difficulties.
Sunita, who had been widowed since her husband's sudden passing in 2007, was found sprawled on the bed in her living room, her body bearing suspicious marks on her forehead and nose, suggesting a violent struggle. However, the scene was perplexing as nothing was stolen - neither her gold chain nor her fully charged mobile phone, which lay neatly beside her.
Forensic experts from the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) later opined that Sunita may have suffered repeated heart attacks and tried to reach the door before collapsing. Sunita's last call to her son Akash was on the previous day, when they spoke for almost a minute.
DCP Kadam expressed frustration over the lack of local cooperation, as the neighborhood lacked CCTV cameras, making it difficult to eliminate the possibility of foul play. Neighbors reported frequent family disputes, with tensions flaring between Sunita, Akash, and Prajakta over money and household matters.
Akash, who had inherited his father's sanitation job at the Nagpur Municipal Corporation, and Prajakta, a homemaker, were questioned intensely, and their Mumbai alibi - backed by train tickets and selfies - was also verified.
As the investigation continues and the forensic and toxicology reports are awaited, the close-knit Senapati Nagar community mourns the tragic loss, uncertain whether Sunita's death was a tragic accident or a sinister act of vengeance.
