Maderna maintained an illicit relationship with Bhanwari Devi, a 36-year-old auxiliary nurse-midwife. He eventually confessed to the relationship during CBI questioning after sex CDs allegedly featuring the two were leaked.
: According to the CBI, the two political rivals conspired to have Bhanwari abducted and killed. She was lured to Bilara, strangled, and her body was later burned and the remains disposed of in the Rajiv Gandhi Canal. Key Figures Involved She was lured to Bilara, strangled, and her
Over 15 others, including Devi’s husband, Amarchand (who was charged with conspiracy and abduction), and various gang members, were taken into custody. She reportedly demanded ₹50 lakh (approx
Devi allegedly recorded compromising videos with both Maderna and Singh. She reportedly demanded ₹50 lakh (approx. $60,000) from Maderna to keep the tapes private. She was lured to Bilara
The Bhanwari Devi case dragged on for years in the courts, highlighting the intersection of rural power dynamics and high-level political influence. In 2021, Mahipal Maderna passed away while out on bail for cancer treatment, leaving the final judicial conclusion for several other defendants still in process. A Warning on Online Safety