In a surprising turn in the long-running Atmaram Pardi murder case, a Madhya Pradesh High Court bench in Gwalior has granted bail to Ramveer Singh Kushwaha, the dismissed sub-inspector accused of leading the deadly 2015 shooting. Kushwaha, who had been on the run since 2023, posted a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh to secure his release on Saturday.
The decision has sparked fresh outrage, especially from Atmaram Pardi’s family, who have spent years pushing for justice in this Guna district tragedy. Back in 2015, Atmaram, a local resident, headed to the Parvati River for a ritual to honor his late aunt. Family members say police under Kushwaha’s command showed up and shot him dead—yet his body was never found, leaving the case shrouded in mystery.
Kushwaha dodged capture for over a year despite intense police hunts. The Crime Investigation Department (CID) ramped up efforts in March, boosting the reward for his arrest from Rs 30,000 to Rs 50,000. Authorities even issued notices to seize his property and spread his name across police stations nationwide, but he stayed hidden until filing this bail petition.
Other suspects in the Atmaram Pardi murder haven’t fared as well. Constable Yogendra Sisodiya served two years in jail, while co-accused Dinesh Gurjar got bail earlier. Now, with Kushwaha back in the spotlight, the case could heat up again.
Justice Anil Verma, hearing the plea alone, pointed out major gaps in the evidence. “The dead body of Atmaram has never been recovered, and no conclusive medical or forensic reports exist,” the court noted. It also ruled that no clear violation of the Atrocity Act was proven against Kushwaha, overturning a lower court’s order from Guna’s Special Judge.
The ruling comes just days after India’s Supreme Court scolded the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for slow progress in nabbing Kushwaha. Atmaram’s family still demands a full probe and the recovery of his remains, calling the lack of a body a huge roadblock to real accountability.
Kushwaha must now follow strict rules under Section 480(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to stay out of custody. As the absconding police officer resurfaces, many wonder if this Atmaram Pardi murder case will finally see closure—or if the missing evidence will keep justice out of reach.
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