Man Allegedly Burned to Death in Bihar; Domestic Dispute Suspected
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Synopsis
A man has been allegedly burned alive in a suspected domestic dispute in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district. The victim, Sudhir Kumar, was reportedly doused with kerosene and set ablaze. Police have detained his sister-in-law as an accused, while investigations continue to ascertain the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
Key Takeaways
- Incident Location: Pilkhi Gajapati village, Bihar.
- Victim: Sudhir Kumar, 30 years old.
- Suspected Perpetrator: Neetu Devi, sister-in-law.
- Underlying Issues: History of domestic disputes and substance abuse.
- Police Action: Investigation ongoing, suspect detained.
Patna, Jan 24 (NationPress) A man has been allegedly burned alive in a suspected case of a domestic dispute at Pilkhi Gajapati village in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district, an official reported on Friday.
The tragic event took place in the early hours of Friday, resulting in the death of Sudhir Kumar (30), the younger son of Ram Chandra Dubey. He was purportedly set ablaze after being doused with kerosene.
Upon receiving the alert, police quickly arrived at the scene and apprehended the suspected perpetrator, identified as Neetu Devi, Sudhir’s sister-in-law.
Local residents indicated that Sudhir Kumar often found himself embroiled in conflicts with his sister-in-law and nephew.
These disputes frequently escalated into fights, and this incident marks the latest in a series of ongoing altercations.
Both Neetu Devi and Sudhir Kumar’s nephew have been named as suspects in this case.
The police are currently investigating to uncover the precise cause of the dispute and the circumstances that led to Sudhir Kumar’s death.
The district police retrieved the body and have sent it for a post-mortem examination at Sadar Hospital.
Pragya Kumari, the 'Mukhiya' of Pilkhi Gajapati Panchayat, noted that Sudhir Kumar had a history of mental illness and substance abuse.
"Sudhir frequently sold his land while under the influence, and when his family confronted him, it often resulted in arguments that escalated into physical confrontations," Pragya Kumari explained.
Villagers have reported that Sudhir regularly clashed with his sister-in-law, Neetu Devi, and her son.
These long-standing tensions may have played a role in the altercation that occurred on Friday morning.
Muzaffarpur Rural SP Vidya Sagar confirmed the incident, stating: "A young man from Pilkhi Gajapati village in the Sakra police station area was killed. His partially burnt body was found in the village. The deceased's father claimed that his son was burned alive. The victim’s sister-in-law has been arrested, while the nephew remains at large."
The police assured that they are making efforts to locate the fleeing suspect.
