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Man Arrested for Allegedly Strangling Wife in Bhojpur
8 Oct
Summary
- A 27-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing his wife.
- The incident occurred following a domestic dispute in Sultanpur village.
- The accused has a prior record with three previous jail stints.
In Bhojpur district, a 27-year-old man, Mukesh Kumar, was arrested early on Thursday, October 8, 2026. He is accused of strangling his 26-year-old wife, Reena Devi, following a domestic dispute at their residence in Sultanpur village, under the Garhani police station.
The couple had been married for eight years. Police were alerted around 1 a.m. on Thursday about the alleged murder. A team was dispatched, leading to Mukesh's arrest. Preliminary investigations suggest the violence erupted after a heated argument.
Forensic teams visited the scene to collect evidence. An FIR has been filed against Mukesh based on a complaint by the deceased's brother. The investigating officer noted that Mukesh has a criminal history, having been jailed three times previously for offenses mainly related to liquor or drug consumption.
Investigators have not found any evidence suggesting dowry demand as a motive for the alleged murder at this stage. Further investigations are ongoing.
