Tragic Murders of Mother and Two Children in Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Mother, 2 kids found ‘murdered’ at home in Muzaffarpur
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A 30-year-old woman, Rita Devi, and her two children were found murdered in their home in Kanti, Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. The police suspect the killings are linked to a family dispute, with the husband accusing relatives of the crime. The investigation is ongoing.
- 01Rita Devi and her two children were found murdered in their home.
- 02The police suspect the murders are linked to a family dispute.
- 03The husband discovered the bodies upon returning home.
- 04Two women have been detained for questioning.
- 05The investigation is ongoing with police searching for absconding suspects.
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On Tuesday, a tragic incident unfolded in Kanti, Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, where Rita Devi, a 30-year-old woman, and her two children, Vaishnavi Kumari (3) and Rudra Kumar (7 months), were allegedly murdered. The police reported that all three victims were found strangled, with injuries on their necks and blood oozing from their noses. Rita's husband, Santosh Kumar Sah, discovered the bodies after returning home from a wedding function in Samastipur. He found the house locked from the outside and suspected foul play linked to a family dispute, accusing his cousins of the crime. Two women have been detained for questioning, while the police are searching for the absconding relatives. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination, and forensic experts are assisting in the investigation.
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The community is shaken by this violent crime, raising concerns about safety and family disputes.
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