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Crime
19 Held in Chhattisgarh for Faking Deaths
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 21 Jul 2026, 02:02 PM
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A doctor and home guards are among 19 individuals arrested in Chhattisgarh for allegedly faking snakebite deaths to siphon off lakhs. The accused were involved in a scam where they would fake deaths due to snakebites to claim insurance money.
In a shocking incident, 19 individuals, including a doctor and home guards, have been arrested in Chhattisgarh for their alleged involvement in a scam where they would fake deaths due to snakebites to claim insurance money. The accused would fabricate documents and medical records to support their claims, allowing them to siphon off lakhs of rupees. The arrests were made after a thorough investigation, which revealed the extent of the scam and the involvement of the accused individuals. The incident highlights the need for increased vigilance and scrutiny in the insurance claims process to prevent such scams. The accused are currently facing charges and are being questioned by the authorities.