Bihar: Jitan Ram Manjhi's granddaughter murdered by husband in Gaya
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Synopsis
In a shocking incident in Tetua village, Bihar, the granddaughter of Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi was shot dead by her husband. The police have launched a manhunt for the absconding suspect, and investigations are underway.
Key Takeaways
- Incident occurred in Tetua village, Bihar.
- Victim identified as Sushma Singh, age 32.
- Husband Ramesh Singh shot her three times.
- Police have formed a special investigation team.
- Family demands severe punishment for the accused.
Gaya, April 9 (NationPress) In a deeply disturbing event in Tetua village under the Atri police station jurisdiction in Bihar’s Gaya district, the granddaughter of Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi was tragically shot by her husband within their home on Wednesday.
The victim has been identified as Sushma Singh (32).
Sushma Singh served as a ‘Vikas Mitra’ in the Atri block.
According to law enforcement, her husband, Ramesh Singh, entered their residence, locked the door from the inside, and then shot Sushma three times using a homemade pistol before escaping the scene.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Anand Kumar confirmed the incident, stating, “A special investigation team (SIT) has been established to look into the matter. The FSL team is gathering evidence from the crime scene, and a manhunt is currently underway to apprehend the fleeing suspect.”
The victim’s sister, Poonam Kumari, claimed that Sushma had wed Ramesh Singh 16 years ago against societal expectations.
“It was an inter-caste union. On that Wednesday, Ramesh came home, locked the door, and shot my sister. He then fled. We demand the death penalty for him,” Poonam expressed, fighting back tears.
She further mentioned that she had just returned home shortly before the tragic incident and was in another room when Ramesh Singh committed the act and left the scene.
Local residents notified the police immediately after the shooting, which initiated prompt action from the district authorities. The incident has left the victim’s family in deep mourning, with heart-wrenching scenes at their home.
Due to the victim’s connection to a Union Cabinet Minister, this case has garnered considerable media attention. Police have been instructed to act promptly and investigate all facets, including potential domestic violence or caste-related issues.
An official indicated that the precise motive behind the murder remains unclear, adding that district police have retrieved the body and sent it to the Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College, Gaya, for an autopsy.
