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MP father accused of killing wife then abandoning toddler in forest for 20 hours

India
Published on 5 May 2026
MP father accused of killing wife then abandoning toddler in forest for 20 hours

Two year old survived nearly 20 hours alone

A man in Madhya Pradesh, Rajendra Ahirwar, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife Jyoti and leaving their two-year-old son alone in a forest across Raisen and Vidisha districts. After nearly 20 hours in the wilderness, the child was found during a massive search using drones and dog squads. The accused reportedly confessed to the crime.

  • Accused father is arrested for wife murder and child abandonment
  • Toddler was left alone in wilderness across Raisen and Vidisha
  • Nearly 20-hour ordeal ended with rescue by police search teams
  • Drones and dog squads were used in the large-scale operation
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