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Crime
25-Year-Old Mohammad Tahir Afroz Dies in Bhagalpur Amid Family’s Allegations of Loan-Shark Harassment
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhagalpur
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 05:16 PM
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Mohammad Tahir Afroz, 25, was found dead in Bhagalpur after his family said he was pressured by loan sharks over debt and interest, alleging he ingested a toxic substance under threats.
Mohammad Tahir Afroz, a 25‑year‑old resident of Bhagalpur, was discovered dead in the city following reports of a family dispute over money. The incident has drawn attention to alleged financial pressure exerted on the young man.
According to his relatives, Afroz was under severe stress due to a loan and the accompanying interest demanded by informal money lenders. The family claims that the lenders subjected him to continuous mental harassment, threatening him over the unpaid amount.
The relatives further allege that, amid these threats, Afroz consumed a toxic substance, which they say led to his death. The case is being investigated by local authorities based on the family's statements.
According to his relatives, Afroz was under severe stress due to a loan and the accompanying interest demanded by informal money lenders. The family claims that the lenders subjected him to continuous mental harassment, threatening him over the unpaid amount.
The relatives further allege that, amid these threats, Afroz consumed a toxic substance, which they say led to his death. The case is being investigated by local authorities based on the family's statements.