A deep sense of unease gripped the Simraha police station limits in the Forbesganj subdivision after administrative authorities exhumed the buried body of a recently married woman. The incident unfolded in Rishidev Tola, located within Ward Number 09 of Musahari panchayat. Relatives of the deceased woman have levelled grave accusations against her in-laws, alleging that she was murdered over dowry demands and subsequently buried in secret to destroy forensic traces. A substantial crowd of village residents assembled at the spot as the excavation process took place under the strict watch of a magistrate to dispatch the mortal remains for an autopsy.
A Love Marriage Concluded with Family Approval
Police identifying the deceased confirmed her as Rajmani Devi, daughter of Ramchandra Rishidev from Teen Meel in Bhangahi panchayat under Narpatganj block. Her marriage to Shivshankar Rishidev, a resident of Musahari panchayat, was solemnized roughly twelve months ago. The duo had initially entered into a romantic courtship, which eventually transitioned into a formal wedding after gaining full consent and blessings from both households. Despite this mutual beginning, the matrimonial relationship ended tragically within just one year.
Punjab Travel Plans and a Morning Discovery
In a written statement submitted to law enforcement, the victim's brother, Vipin Rishidev, recounted the circumstances immediately preceding the discovery. Vipin had arrived at his sister's matrimonial residence because he and his brother-in-law were gearing up to travel to Punjab for livelihood opportunities. After sharing dinner with the household, everyone retired to sleep for the night. However, when dawn broke, Vipin woke up only to discover his sister lying lifeless inside the dwelling. Compounding the suspicions, the elder sister of the victim asserted that harassment had been relentless over the demand for a motorcycle. She pointed fingers directly at the husband's household for murdering Rajmani and hastily burying her remains.
Police Presence on Site and Pledge of Strict Legal Measures
Assessing the gravity of the allegations, Forbesganj DSP Rajkishore Kumar rushed to the location alongside a substantial police contingent. DSP Rajkishore Kumar stated, "The body was exhumed from the grave on the basis of the family's application." He added that thorough investigative work is underway and anyone found culpable will face unsparing legal repercussions under established law.
Throughout the exhumation operation, Simraha police station's additional officer-in-charge Santosh Kumar remained stationed on site alongside police personnel Manoj Kumar, Sarmil, Shiv Kumar Paswan, Raj Kumar, and Kamlakant Sharma. Investigating officials maintained that the definitive findings from the post-mortem analysis will ascertain whether foul play caused the demise, guiding subsequent charges.
