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Mother Buried Daughter, Planted Mango Tree to Hide Death
15 Oct
Summary
- Daughter's body exhumed from field after 1.5 months.
- Mother claims daughter died by suicide; police investigate.
- Viral video prompted police investigation leading to discovery.
In Bihar's Muzaffarpur district, a disturbing case has emerged where a mother is accused of burying her 19-year-old daughter, Palak Kumari, in a field and planting a mango sapling to hide the death. This shocking act remained concealed for about one-and-a-half months until a viral video about Palak's disappearance prompted a police investigation.
Investigators were led to Dumri village after discovering the family had allegedly returned from Rajasthan. During questioning, the mother claimed Palak died by suicide on September 1st, with the body disposed of the same night with assistance. The following day, a mango sapling was planted over the burial site.
Police exhumed the body on Wednesday after a lengthy seven-hour operation in a waterlogged field. The remains, wrapped in plastic, were sent for a post-mortem to determine the exact cause of death. The mother and two others are in custody, as authorities investigate the alleged suicide and potential foul play, also examining a reported romantic relationship.
Villagers had harbored suspicions since Palak's disappearance, noting the unexplained absence of a body. Palak, the youngest of three sisters, worked as a private school teacher.
