Rs 2 Crore Insurance Policy Under Lens After Ex-Serviceman’s Body Exhumed In Karnataka

A three-month-old death in Karnataka’s Belagavi district has turned into a criminal investigation after police exhumed the body of 45-year-old former serviceman Sandeep Manjarik. His family has alleged that his death was not accidental and may have been linked to a Rs 2 crore insurance policy.

Police are now awaiting forensic findings before deciding on further action. The allegations against those questioned in the case have not yet been established.

How The Case Unfolded

Manjarik had reportedly met with a road accident earlier this year while returning from a temple fair. He was admitted to a private hospital for treatment, but later died.

His relatives subsequently raised doubts over the circumstances surrounding the death and accused his wife, Suma Manjari, and a man identified as Pundalik Dombar of being involved in an alleged conspiracy.

According to the complaint and claims being examined by investigators, Manjarik may have been poisoned while he was in hospital. Police are probing an allegation that poison was administered through a glucose drip during his treatment, according to a recent report by India Today.

The case gathered further attention after Dombar released a selfie video making allegations against Suma. He claimed that she had spoken about her husband’s Rs 2 crore insurance policy and discussed settling in Belagavi after receiving the insurance money. He also alleged that she had asked him to arrange pesticide before Manjarik’s death.

These claims form part of the investigation and have not been proven.

Body Exhumed For Forensic Examination

Following the family’s complaint and the subsequent allegations, police exhumed Manjarik’s body nearly three months after he died for a fresh examination.

Samples and other remains have been sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL). Investigators expect the forensic report to help establish whether poisoning or any other suspicious factor played a role in his death.

Police have questioned both Suma and Dombar. No final conclusion has been announced so far, and officials have said further action will depend on the forensic findings.

Rs 2 Crore Insurance Policy Becomes Part Of Probe

At the centre of the allegations is Manjarik’s Rs 2 crore insurance policy. According to Dombar’s claim in the video, Suma had spoken about receiving the insurance money and settling in Belagavi afterwards.

For investigators, the policy is being examined as a possible motive alleged by the family and Dombar. It is not yet clear whether an insurance claim had been filed or whether any amount was paid.

For now, the case rests substantially on the forensic examination and the evidence collected by police. Whether the insurance policy had any actual connection with Manjarik’s death will depend on what the investigation ultimately establishes.

FAQs

Why was Sandeep Manjarik’s body exhumed?
Police exhumed the body after his family raised suspicions about his death. Forensic examination is expected to determine whether poisoning or another suspicious factor was involved.

What role does the Rs 2 crore insurance policy play in the case?
Investigators are examining the policy as a possible motive alleged by the family and another person questioned in the case. No link between the policy and Manjarik’s death has been established yet.

Has anyone been found guilty in the case?
No. Police have questioned those named in the allegations, but the claims remain unproven. Further action is expected to depend on the forensic report and other evidence.