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Crime
Bihar woman dies after alleged dowry assault over two kattha land demand
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 05:16 PM
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A married woman in Bihar died while receiving treatment after being allegedly beaten by her in‑laws over a demand for two kattha of land and cash.
Patna, Bihar – A married woman succumbed to her injuries while undergoing medical treatment after reportedly being assaulted by members of her husband’s family. According to her natal relatives, the assault was triggered by a demand for two kattha of land and a cash payment as dowry. The victim’s mother’s side alleges that the in‑laws threatened and physically abused the woman when she could not meet the demand.
The woman was hospitalized following the alleged beating, but her condition deteriorated and she passed away despite medical intervention. The family has lodged a police complaint, accusing the husband’s relatives of both dowry extortion and homicide.
Police reports indicate that the husband and other members of the bride’s in‑law family fled the scene after the incident. Authorities are now searching for the accused, and the case has been registered under sections related to dowry harassment and homicide. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about dowry‑related violence in the region.
The woman was hospitalized following the alleged beating, but her condition deteriorated and she passed away despite medical intervention. The family has lodged a police complaint, accusing the husband’s relatives of both dowry extortion and homicide.
Police reports indicate that the husband and other members of the bride’s in‑law family fled the scene after the incident. Authorities are now searching for the accused, and the case has been registered under sections related to dowry harassment and homicide. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about dowry‑related violence in the region.