A harrowing case of domestic dispute turning fatal has emerged from Bihar's Madhepura district, where a woman killed her husband by electrocuting him following persistent physical abuse. The incident took place in Ward 9 of Sarauni Kala panchayat under the jurisdiction of the Bihariganj police station. Law enforcement authorities resolved the matter within 24 hours of reporting, arresting the wife, Gunjan Kumari, and sending her to judicial custody. The deceased has been identified as 26-year-old Nandkishor Mukhiya. An FIR was registered based on a written complaint submitted by the victim's father, Thakur Mukhiya.
Habitual Assaults and the Fatal Night
During custodial interrogation, Gunjan confessed to the crime, stating that Nandkishor had developed a severe addiction to alcohol. He would frequently return home intoxicated, followed by violent beatings and misconduct. The accused revealed that she had been enduring relentless torture ever since their marriage, which eventually led her to orchestrate the murder to break free from the abuse.
Events escalated on Tuesday night when Nandkishor visited a local fair after consuming alcohol. He returned home around 1:00 AM and fell asleep outside near his father by the doorway. Around 3:00 AM, Gunjan woke him up and brought him inside their room. Once indoors, Nandkishor assaulted her yet again in an intoxicated state. However, due to heavy drinking, he soon lost physical stability and became semi-conscious. Seizing the opportunity, Gunjan electrocuted him with live wires, resulting in his immediate death.
Attempt to Disguise the Murder as an Accident
Following the killing, the woman attempted to project the incident as an accidental or natural death. She moved the deceased body from inside the house back to the entrance doorstep to avert immediate suspicion. On Wednesday morning, panic spread through the neighbourhood when local residents discovered Nandkishor's lifeless body lying near the doorway. The local police were alerted shortly thereafter.
Forensic Examination and Rapid Arrest
Police personnel arrived at the crime scene and initiated an extensive probe. Investigators quickly spotted a burnt copper wire near the location. Furthermore, detailed examination of Nandkishor's body revealed noticeable electrical burn marks across his neck and hands, indicating deliberate electrocution. Recognizing the gravity of the circumstances, a specialized forensic unit was dispatched to collect scientific evidence from the spot.
Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Pawan Kumar Singh inspected the location and confirmed that initial evidence strongly pointed toward electrocution. Acting on these findings, the police took Gunjan into custody. Faced with the recovered physical evidence, she broke down during questioning and admitted to killing her husband. She was subsequently arrested and remanded to judicial custody. Nandkishor was the youngest among five brothers, and his untimely demise leaves behind two young children, a five-year-old daughter and a three-year-old son.
