Merg Intimation under Section 194 of the BNSS was registered at Police Station Ambikapur. During the course of merg enquiry, the post-mortem examination of the deceased was conducted, wherein the doctor opined that the injuries sustained by the deceased were sufficient to cause her death. During the enquiry, the police recorded the statements of independent witnesses, namely Smt. Saraswati Rao and her granddaughter Divya Agariya. As per their statements, on 29.12.2025 at about 08:00 p.m., the deceased had visited the house of Saraswati Rao and was unable to walk properly. She allegedly stated that her husband, Dhannu Ram, had assaulted her on the head near her ear, resulting in a nail penetrating her head and causing bleeding. It is further alleged that while the deceased was leaving, her daughter Sonamoni stated that she and her father Dhannu Ram would beat the deceased and teach her a lesson. It is the further case of the prosecution that, on the basis of the post-mortem report, statements of the witnesses and the spot inspection, it was found that the deceased had sustained serious injuries due to assault allegedly committed by her husband Dhannu Ram and daughter Sonamoni with a stick, fists and hands. Thereafter, on account of deterioration of her condition due to the injuries, the deceased was taken to Holy Cross Mission Hospital on 30.12.2025, where she died during the course of treatment. Consequently, the prosecution alleges that the accused persons, namely Dhannu Ram and Sonamoni, in furtherance of their acts, assaulted the deceased and caused the injuries which ultimately resulted in her death. Accordingly, the aforesaid offences were registered against the applicant and other co-accused person.
