Gwalior | January 6, 2026

Madhya Pradesh Police have cracked a challenging blind murder case in Gwalior using a combination of traditional investigation, artificial intelligence, and digital payment tracking. A small piece of an omelette, CCTV footage, an AI-generated sketch, and a UPI payment trail played a crucial role in identifying both the victim and the accused in the case.

The case came to light on December 29, when the body of a woman was found in a forested area under the jurisdiction of the Gola Ka Mandir police station in Gwalior. The woman’s face had been brutally crushed with a heavy rock, making visual identification nearly impossible. The condition of the body initially left investigators with very few leads.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dharmvir Singh described the case as extremely difficult, saying it was a blind murder with no immediate clues about the victim’s identity. He said the brutality of the crime and the lack of identification documents added to the challenge faced by the investigation team.

During the initial examination of the body, police found a small but important clue — a piece of omelette. Treating this as a possible lead, officers began questioning food stalls located within a 200-metre radius of the crime scene. Their inquiry revealed that a woman had eaten an omelette at a nearby stall along with two men shortly before the murder.

Police then checked CCTV cameras installed in and around the area. The footage confirmed that two men were seen with the woman near the food stall. Investigators also discovered that the omelette had been paid for through an online UPI transaction. By tracking the digital payment, police were able to identify one of the men involved.

Following this digital trail, police arrested the accused, identified as Sachin Sen, a resident of Gwalior, on Tuesday morning. Further investigation revealed that the deceased woman was originally from Tikamgarh district. She had been living with her husband earlier but had recently come in contact with Sen about a week before the incident and had started living with him.

SSP Singh said that the accused suspected the woman of being involved in relationships with other men. This suspicion and growing resentment allegedly led him to plan her murder. According to police, Sen took the woman to a forest area near the main road and killed her by crushing her head with a rock.

To identify the victim, police also used artificial intelligence technology. Since the woman’s face was badly damaged, investigators sought help from AI tools to reconstruct a sketch of her face. This AI-generated image was then shared with Tikamgarh Police and other departments, which helped confirm her identity.

Police collected several pieces of evidence from the crime scene, including a jacket and other personal items linked to the accused. SSP Singh said that a combination of forensic evidence, CCTV footage, field inputs, AI assistance, and digital payment records helped the police piece together the sequence of events.

He added that the woman had been in a relationship with the accused and had been staying with him for the past seven to eight days before the murder. With all evidence pointing towards Sen, police were able to formally arrest him and solve the case within days of the body being discovered.

The case highlights how modern technology, when combined with ground-level police work, can help solve even the most complex crimes. Officials said the use of AI and digital payment tracking is becoming increasingly important in criminal investigations, especially in cases where traditional identification methods fail.

Police have said further legal proceedings are underway, and the accused will be produced before the court.

Omelette Clue, AI Sketch and UPI Trail Help MP Police Solve Brutal Blind Murder Case in Gwalior

In a striking example of modern policing, Madhya Pradesh Police cracked a difficult blind murder case in Gwalior using a mix of sharp investigation, technology, and digital clues. The case began on December 29, when the body of a woman was found in a forest area under Gola Ka Mandir police station limits. Her face had been crushed with a heavy rock, making identification almost impossible.

What first looked like a dead end took a turn when police found a small piece of omelette near the body. This simple clue led officers to nearby food stalls, where they learned the woman had eaten an omelette with two men. CCTV footage from the area confirmed this, and a UPI payment made at the stall helped police trace one suspect.

To identify the victim, police used artificial intelligence to recreate her facial sketch, as her face was badly damaged. With help from Tikamgarh Police, her identity was confirmed. The accused, Sachin Sen, a Gwalior resident, was arrested. Police said the woman had recently started living with him, and suspicion over her relationships allegedly led to the murder.

The case shows how even the smallest clue, when combined with AI, CCTV, and digital payments, can help solve the toughest crimes.