Madhya Pradesh police have successfully solved a blind murder case in Gwalior, involving a woman whose body was discovered in a forested area. Officials credited the breakthrough to a small clue in the form of an omelette slice, digital payment records, and the use of artificial intelligence tools, which ultimately led to the arrest of the accused.
The body of the woman was found on December 29 in a forest area under the jurisdiction of Gola Ka Mandir police station in Gwalior district. Her face had been severely damaged by a heavy rock, making identification difficult. Police then employed artificial intelligence to create a facial sketch of the victim, which helped in the investigation.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dharmvir Singh described the case as particularly challenging due to the lack of initial information. He said that the case appeared to be a brutal murder. While examining the body, investigators discovered a small piece of omelette, which became a critical lead. Food stalls within a 200-meter radius were questioned, revealing that the woman had eaten an omelette in the company of two men.
CCTV footage from the area was reviewed, and two men were identified in the recordings. Digital payment records confirmed that the omelette had been purchased online, further strengthening the trail of evidence. Using this information, the police were able to trace and apprehend the suspect, Sachin Sen, a resident of Gwalior.
Investigators revealed that the woman was originally from Tikamgarh and had been residing with her husband in Gwalior for some time. About a week before the incident, she came into contact with Sachin Sen and began living with him.
Sachin Sen allegedly suspected that the woman had relationships with multiple men. Driven by jealousy and resentment, he plotted to murder her. On the day of the crime, he lured her to a forested area near the main road and killed her by crushing her head with a rock. Police recovered additional evidence from the scene, including the victim’s jacket and other personal items.
Artificial intelligence was also used to create a detailed sketch of the victim. The investigation involved close coordination with Tikamgarh police and combined analysis of CCTV footage, digital records, field input, and forensic evidence. These efforts allowed authorities to identify the victim and arrest the perpetrator.
According to SSP Singh, the victim had been in a relationship with the accused for about seven to eight days prior to her murder. The investigation demonstrates the increasing role of technology and digital evidence in solving complex criminal cases and highlights the diligence of the Gwalior police in piecing together seemingly minor clues to reach a resolution.
