Husband Arrested for Murdering Wife Over Affair Suspicions in Jamui
Jamui man kills wife over illicit affair suspicion
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In Jamui district, Bihar, Gagan Manjhi allegedly murdered his wife, Ugni Devi, by slitting her throat over suspicions of infidelity. The incident occurred during a heated argument, and Gagan remained at the scene until police arrived. He has been arrested and is facing legal action.
- 01The incident occurred in Kahardih village, under Khaira police station in Jamui district, Bihar, India.
- 02Gagan Manjhi and Ugni Devi had been married for approximately 25 years and had no children.
- 03Arguments over the alleged affair were common between the couple, leading to the tragic incident.
- 04Police are conducting a thorough investigation, including questioning neighbors and collecting evidence.
- 05Sadar Sub-Divisional Police Officer Satish Suman confirmed that a chargesheet will be filed against Gagan Manjhi.
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In a tragic incident in Kahardih village, Jamui district, Bihar, Gagan Manjhi (the accused) allegedly killed his wife, Ugni Devi, aged 45, by slitting her throat with a sickle during an argument on Wednesday morning. The couple, married for about 25 years and childless, had a history of disputes, primarily stemming from Gagan's suspicions regarding Ugni's fidelity. Following the murder, Gagan did not attempt to escape but remained beside her body until the police arrived. Authorities took him into custody, and the body was sent for a postmortem examination. Khaira police station's officer, Mintu Kumar Singh, along with a forensic team, is investigating the case, which includes gathering evidence and interviewing neighbors to establish the full context of the incident. Sadar Sub-Divisional Police Officer Satish Suman indicated that a chargesheet will be prepared soon, and strict legal actions will follow against Gagan for this heinous crime.
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This incident highlights the serious issue of domestic violence and the tragic consequences of suspicion and jealousy within relationships.
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