Chhattisgarh horror: Out on bail, rape accused kills survivor, later dies by suicide
Times of India
by TNNFebruary 15, 2026
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A shocking tragedy unfolded in Chhattisgarh as a 57-year-old man, out on bail following a rape accusation, allegedly killed the 54-year-old survivor at an anganwadi center in Balod district. The woman, an anganwadi worker, was attacked by Lakhan Dewangan, who had earlier been arrested and released on bail after facing charges of sexual assault against her. Tragically, after murdering the woman, Dewangan took his own life at the scene.
The incident occurred while children were having a meal inside the anganwadi center. According to police reports, Dewangan forced the other staff and children to leave the room before locking himself in with the survivor. He allegedly attacked her multiple times with a sharp weapon, leaving her dead in a pool of blood. When villagers and police forcibly entered the room, they found both the woman and Dewangan deceased.
The case has raised serious concerns about bail policies and the safety of rape survivors. The woman had previously filed a complaint against Dewangan, accusing him of raping her under the guise of marriage. Deori police station in-charge Rakesh Thakur stated that the motive behind Dewangan’s actions and the sequence of events are still under investigation. This heartbreaking incident highlights the urgent need for stricter measures to protect survivors of sexual violence and ensure
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/15/2026