SEONI (MP) (March 3, 2026) — A court in Madhya Pradesh’s Seoni district has sentenced four men, including two brothers, to life imprisonment for a horrific triple murder that took place over 11 years ago. The convicts were found guilty of burning three individuals alive inside an SUV in the Dhobitola Mal forest area on the night of January 8, 2015.
A Gruesome Crime of “Honour”
The prosecution, led by Additional Public Prosecutor Netram Chaurasia, established that the murders were the result of a long-standing dispute over a romantic relationship.
- The Motive: One of the victims, Deepak Bhanware, was in a relationship with the sister of the convicted siblings, Shivam and Vinod Bramhe. The Bramhe family vehemently opposed the relationship, leading to a violent confrontation.
- The Ambush: The victims—Rajesh Nagotra (28), Deepak Bhanware (23), and Nihal Singore (18)—all residents of the neighbouring Balaghat district, were travelling in an SUV when they were intercepted by the accused.
- The Execution: The four men allegedly beat the victims with swords and sticks before dousing them and their vehicle with kerosene and petrol, setting it ablaze while the victims were still inside.
The Convicts
First Additional Sessions Judge Laxman Kumar Verma delivered the 75-page judgment on February 27, 2026, sentencing the following individuals to life:
- Shivam Bramhe (28)
- Vinod Bramhe (35)
- Deendayal Bramhe (40) — A relative of the siblings.
- Chandrabhoj alias Chandu Shiv (42) — An associate.
Evidence and Legal Verdict
The court based its conviction on a combination of circumstantial and scientific evidence, including:
- Mobile Tower Data: Tracing the presence of the accused at the crime scene.
- Weapon Recovery: Recovery of the swords and sticks used in the initial assault.
- DNA and Forensic Reports: Confirming the identity of the charred remains.
The four men were booked under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections 302 (murder), 34 (common intention), 435 (mischief by fire), and 201 (destruction of evidence). Since the crime occurred in 2015, it was tried under the IPC rather than the recently implemented BNS.
Sources
- Press Trust of India (PTI): “2 brothers among 4 get life term in 11-year-old triple murder case in MP” (March 3, 2026)
- Hindustan Times: “MP Seoni Court: Life imprisonment for 4 in 2015 SUV burning case” (March 3, 2026)
- Dainik Bhaskar: “Seoni triple murder verdict: 11 years after 3 burned alive, 4 get life term” (March 1, 2026)
- First Additional Sessions Court (Seoni): Judgment in State of MP vs. Shivam Bramhe & Others (February 27, 2026)
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