In a tragic incident, a young man was murdered in the Mongra Basti area of Korba. The victim, Ashwini Pathak (40), was discovered with multiple stab wounds near the Bhusaripara sub-station. Preliminary investigations suggest that the man was murdered with a knife. Police were alerted by passersby. The dog squad and forensic team were immediately deployed to the crime scene to gather evidence. The body was taken for a post-mortem. Family members reported that Ashwini had left with Manoj Bakkal earlier in the day, who is now being sought by the police. Police are questioning the victim’s family and friends, while reviewing CCTV footage to gather more information.
