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Crime
60-Year-Old Woman Found Dead in Muzaffarpur Home, Brother Blames Neighbors Over Land Dispute
✍️ Amar Ujala · Muzaffarpur
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 07:16 PM
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A 60‑year‑old woman was discovered dead inside a room in Sahibganj area of Muzaffarpur district. Her brother alleges the killing is linked to an ongoing land dispute and has accused nearby residents.
Police in Muzaffarpur district reported that the body of a 60‑year‑old woman was found in a residential room in the Sahibganj police‑station jurisdiction on Tuesday. The discovery was made by a family member who entered the house after noticing the door locked and no response.
The deceased's brother, who arrived at the scene shortly after, told investigators that his sister had been murdered. He claimed the motive was a long‑standing dispute over a piece of land that the family has been contesting with neighboring residents for months.
Local authorities have registered a homicide case and are conducting a forensic examination of the premises. Investigators have also begun questioning the neighbours named by the brother, as well as other potential witnesses, to verify the alleged land‑conflict angle.
The police have not released any details about a suspect or the cause of death pending the completion of the autopsy. The investigation remains active, and officials have asked anyone with relevant information to come forward.
The deceased's brother, who arrived at the scene shortly after, told investigators that his sister had been murdered. He claimed the motive was a long‑standing dispute over a piece of land that the family has been contesting with neighboring residents for months.
Local authorities have registered a homicide case and are conducting a forensic examination of the premises. Investigators have also begun questioning the neighbours named by the brother, as well as other potential witnesses, to verify the alleged land‑conflict angle.
The police have not released any details about a suspect or the cause of death pending the completion of the autopsy. The investigation remains active, and officials have asked anyone with relevant information to come forward.