In recent incidents shaking Bihar, domestic disputes appear to be a central theme in multiple violent deaths, with spouses and alleged lovers implicated in the killings. The investigations point towards complex relationships, infidelity, and pre-meditated actions leading to the demise of at least two individuals.
Chapra Case: Husband Arrested in Teacher's Death
Aradhya, a 23-year-old schoolteacher from Bihar's Chapra district, was found dead after disappearing on the night of April 12. Her father filed a complaint on April 16, expressing suspicion against her husband, Deepak, and his family. The disappearance and subsequent murder investigation led to Deepak's arrest. Aradhya and Deepak were reportedly living together "on and off." The family alleges Aradhya's death is directly linked to recent developments in their marital life, with Deepak reportedly remarrying just days after her disappearance.
Samastipur Tragedy: Wife Accused in Husband's Murder
In a separate case in Bihar's Samastipur district, Sonu Kumar, a 30-year-old auto-rickshaw driver, was found dead inside his home. His father, Tuntun Jha, has accused his daughter-in-law, Smita Jha, of murder. Tuntun Jha alleges that Sonu discovered Smita in a compromising position with their children's tutor, Hariom.
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According to Smita's alleged confession to the police, after Sonu caught her with Hariom late at night, Sonu and Hariom got into a physical altercation. Smita claims Hariom then severely beat Sonu with sticks and a kettle, throttled him with an electrical wire, and applied current to confirm his death. Hariom, the tutor, is currently at large and being sought by the police.
Key Details of the Samastipur Incident:
Victim: Sonu Kumar (30), auto-rickshaw driver.
Accused: Smita Jha (wife), Hariom (children's tutor, 25).
Alleged Motive: Sonu discovered Smita and Hariom in an intimate situation.
Alleged Method: Beating with sticks and a kettle, strangulation with an electrical wire, and application of current.
Children: Sonu and Smita have two children, a four-year-old son and a six-year-old daughter. The daughter had returned home from her grandmother's house two days prior to the incident.
Background: Tuntun Jha stated that Sonu was a habitual drinker and that this caused frequent arguments between Sonu and Smita. He also mentioned that Hariom had been tutoring the children for about a year and that Sonu had previously caught Smita and Hariom together about six months prior, leading him to stop the tuition. Smita had reportedly sent their children to her parents' home ten days before the incident, which Tuntun Jha suspects was to facilitate meetings with Hariom.
Other Incidents Under Investigation
While the above cases are prominent, reports also mention other instances of murder within family structures. One case from Aurangabad involves the murder of Priyanshu within a month of his marriage, with allegations pointing to his wife and her relative. The accused, Jeevan Prasad, was reportedly arrested from Rajasthan. Details on the circumstances surrounding this case are less clear in the provided information.
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