Raipur Tragedy: Pregnant Teen Slits Boyfriend’s Throat With Knife He Threatened Her
A shocking incident in Raipur has left residents stunned: police recovered the body of a young man from a lodge in the Ganj police station area after a 16-year-old girl, who is three months pregnant, allegedly slit his throat with a knife. Reports say she had travelled from Bilaspur to meet him, later returned home and confessed to her mother, who then approached the police. Investigations indicate repeated fights over the pregnancy — including reports that the boyfriend pressured her to undergo an abortion and had threatened her with a knife — and authorities are piecing together the timeline and motive.
Step 1 — Travel and check-in. The minor travelled from Bilaspur to Raipur on September 28 to meet her boyfriend, identified as Mohammad Saddam. The pair checked into Avon Lodge and stayed there since Saturday (reports vary slightly on the exact check-in date, but the arrival and subsequent events are confined to the last weekend of September).
Step 2 — Tensions and threats. According to the accounts investigators have shared publicly, the couple had frequent, heated arguments. Sources reported that Saddam pressured the teenager — who was reportedly three months pregnant — to end the pregnancy, and at one point allegedly threatened her with a knife. This is critical because it frames the killing not as an isolated eruption but as the endpoint of escalating conflict.
Step 3 — The fatal night. On the night of September 28, while Saddam was asleep in the lodge room, the girl is said to have taken the knife and slit his throat. Afterward, she allegedly locked the room from outside, took his mobile phone, and fled the scene. Some details say the room key was thrown near nearby railway tracks in an apparent attempt to hide her trail.
Step 4 — Confession and discovery. The accused returned to Bilaspur the next morning. When her mother confronted her, she broke down and confessed. Her mother accompanied her to the Koni police station in Bilaspur, which triggered coordination with Raipur’s Ganj police. Investigators then opened the lodge room with a spare key and found Saddam’s body.
Step 5 — Ongoing probe. Police have recovered the deceased’s phone, are tracing family members, and have taken the minor into custody for questioning. Statements to the press describe the act as potentially both “a crime of passion and desperation” — pointing to the need to determine whether this was premeditated. For now, the case is under active investigation.
Who are the people involved?
In reporting like this, names and ages matter — but so does restraint. The media has identified the deceased as Mohammad (or Mohammed) Saddam; outlets vary slightly on occupational details (student vs. engineering officer), which is common early in breaking coverage. The accused is consistently reported as a 16-year-old girl from the Koni police station area of Bilaspur. She is pregnant (reports say around three months). Given her minor status, many outlets decline to publish her name, and legally that is appropriate — minors are treated differently in reporting and in court.
FAQs
Q1: Is the accused being tried as an adult?
A1: The accused is reported to be 16 years old, which makes her a minor under Indian law. Cases involving minors follow juvenile justice procedures; authorities will assess whether she should be dealt with by the juvenile justice system or, in exceptional cases, whether a trial as an adult is warranted. That decision involves legal assessments and is not automatic.
Q2: What was the reported motive for the killing?
A2: Media reports indicate repeated arguments over the teenager’s pregnancy, including claims that the boyfriend pressured her to undergo an abortion and had threatened her with a knife. The accused reportedly said she acted after being threatened; investigators are examining whether the act was premeditated or impulsive.
Q3: Where exactly did the incident occur?
A3: According to multiple reports, the body was recovered from Avon Lodge in the Satkar Gali / Raman Mandir Ward area of Raipur, which falls under the Ganj police station’s jurisdiction. Police entered the room with a spare key after reports from Bilaspur triggered the search.
Q4: What should families do if a young person confides about threats or coercion?
A4: Take them seriously. Contact local police if there’s an immediate threat, reach out to medical services and counselling, and connect with child protection or women’s helplines. Avoid shaming or dismissing the young person — supportive responses increase the chances they seek help early. Community helplines and local NGOs often provide confidential advice and shelter if needed.
Q5: How will the investigation proceed from here?
A5: Investigators will likely complete a post-mortem, analyse forensic evidence, examine CCTV and travel logs, study mobile phone records (the deceased’s phone is reportedly in custody), and record witness statements. The police will then file charges based on the FSL and medico-legal evidence and proceed with the judicial process under applicable criminal and juvenile procedures.
