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Three Arrested for Brutal Murder of 56-Year-Old Woman in Ramnagar; CCTV Footage Helps Crack Case
Pavneet singh bindra
Nanital ,Ramnagar Police reveal murder was motivated by an old rivalry and revenge. Three accused arrested; weapons allegedly used in the crime, including wooden sticks, an iron rod and a stone, recovered.**
Nainital SSP Dr. Manjunath T.C. announces reward for the police team following the swift breakthrough.
Ramnagar (Nainital): In a major breakthrough, Nainital Police have solved the brutal murder case of a 56-year-old woman in Kishanpur Chhoi village of Ramnagar and arrested three accused. According to the police, the murder was motivated by an old rivalry and a desire for revenge. The main accused allegedly planned and executed the crime along with two accomplices to avenge the murder of his father.
According to police officials, on November 10, 2026, Ramnagar Police received information through Dial 112 that the body of a woman was lying outside the house of Trilok Singh Bisht in Kishanpur Chhoi village. A police team immediately reached the spot and identified the deceased as Vimla Devi, wife of Khilap Singh Bisht, aged 56, and a resident of Kishanpur Chhoi.
During the inspection of the crime scene, police found several serious injury marks on the woman’s body. Considering the gravity of the incident, a forensic field unit was called to collect evidence. The body was subsequently sent for inquest proceedings and post-mortem examination.
On the basis of a complaint filed by the deceased’s son, Kundan Singh Bisht, an FIR was registered at Ramnagar Police Station under FIR No. 356/2026, Sections 332(C), 103(1) and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
CCTV Footage Plays Key Role in Solving the Murder
Taking serious note of the incident, Nainital SSP Dr. Manjunath T.C. directed the formation of separate teams of police personnel and the Special Operations Group (SOG) to identify and arrest those involved.
The investigation was conducted under the supervision of SP Haldwani Harbans Singh and Ramnagar Circle Officer Ravikant Semwal, under the leadership of Ramnagar Police Station In-charge Inspector Sushil Kumar.
During the investigation, police examined CCTV footage from cameras installed near the crime scene and surrounding areas. The footage reportedly showed three suspects assaulting the woman and forcibly taking her away. The suspects were later seen allegedly transporting her body in a vehicle and dumping it near the crime scene.
Based on CCTV footage, technical evidence and manual investigation, police identified the three accused.
Main Accused Allegedly Sought Revenge for Father’s Murder
According to the police investigation, the main accused, Mohit Fartyal, was allegedly harbouring resentment over the earlier murder of his father, Govind Singh. Driven by a desire for revenge, he allegedly conspired with two associates and carried out the murder of Vimla Devi.
Acting on a tip-off from an informer, police arrested the main accused, Mohit Fartyal. The other two accused were apprehended near the Ramnagar Railway Ground while allegedly attempting to flee from the town.
Three Accused Arrested
1. Mohit Fartyal (32)**, son of Late Govind Singh, resident of Kishanpur Chhoi, Ramnagar. 2. **Sairan (21)**, son of Mursaleen, resident of Block Road, behind Badi Masjid, Khatari, Ramnagar.3. **Mohammad Abuzar (22)**, son of Mohammad Vilal, resident of Khatari, Ramnagar.
Weapons and Vehicle Used in the Crime Recovered
During the investigation, police recovered the following items allegedly connected with the crime:
Three wooden sticks.
– One iron rod (spanner).
– One stone allegedly used in the assault.
– Vehicle bearing registration number UK04 AN6012, allegedly used in the crime.- The drawstring (nada) of the deceased’s petticoat.
SSP Announces Reward for Police Team
The successful investigation involved personnel from Ramnagar Police Station and the SOG, along with officers from Kaladhungi, Peerumadara, Chhoi, Maldhan and Kotabagh police units.
Appreciating the team’s efforts in solving the case, Nainital SSP Dr. Manjunath T.C. announced a cash reward of Rs. 2,000 for the police personnel involved in the operation.
The arrest of the three accused marks a significant breakthrough in the murder case that had created concern in the Ramnagar area. Further legal proceedings against the arrested accu।sed are underway. — Media Cell, Nainital Police
