INDORE: During the reconstruction of the crime scene, the suspect in the murder of a 24-year-old MBA student appeared indifferent and responded casually when reporters questioned him about the case. On Tuesday, surrounded by media, Piyush Dhamnodiya dismissed inquiries regarding the motive, stating in Hindi that nothing significant had happened and urging them to leave it alone. When asked if he felt remorse, he gave a slight smirk and said he would disclose the reason “when the time comes.” Police officers present described his behavior as unusually calm, noting that his conduct during interrogation and related procedures seemed erratic and detached.
As per a report in TOI, investigators revealed that the accused reportedly apologized in the hours following the incident and expressed a desire to communicate with the victim’s spirit. He also mentioned to the police that he had considered suicide by jumping in front of a train but did not follow through. While being questioned at the Dwarkapuri police station, Dhamnodiya requested a blank sheet of paper and wrote that he had committed a “grave wrong” and wished to die. He repeatedly asked officers to allow him to meet the victim, claiming he loved her.
DCP Krishna Lalchandani stated that the accused had been consuming online content related to occult practices and searching for suicide methods, although he never attempted self-harm. Investigators also found that Dhamnodiya suspected the victim of communicating with other men. The woman’s body was discovered on February 13 in a rented room in Indore, three days after she was reported missing. Dhamnodiya, identified as her boyfriend and classmate, was located in Mumbai and arrested in Andheri on February 14.
During interrogation, police alleged that Dhamnodiya had tied the victim’s hands and legs, gagged her, and strangled her. They further claimed he purchased beer afterward, returned to the room, and consumed alcohol beside the body. Investigators accused him of sexually assaulting the corpse and committing acts of necrophilia before fleeing. Authorities stated that after leaving Indore, the accused traveled by train, changing routes before arriving in Mumbai. He then went to a secluded area near Panvel, where he reportedly lit incense sticks and watched online videos about summoning spirits.
The Dwarkapuri police seized items connected to the crime and conducted a reconstruction of the scene. The accused is scheduled to be presented before a court on Wednesday.
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