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Crime
Brother‑in‑law kills sister‑in‑law in Agiwan village, Bhojpur district
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 04:36 PM
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A family feud in Agiwan village, Bhojpur district, ended with a brother‑in‑law fatally shooting his brother’s wife on Wednesday morning, prompting a police investigation.
On Wednesday morning, a violent family dispute erupted in the village of Agiwan, located in the Gadhani police‑station area of Bhojpur district, Bihar. According to local reports, a man identified as the brother‑in‑law of the victim opened fire on his brother’s wife, resulting in her death at the scene.
The deceased was married to the victim’s brother, and the altercation reportedly stemmed from an ongoing domestic disagreement, though exact motives have not been disclosed. Neighbours said the shooting occurred shortly after a heated argument, and the victim was rushed to a nearby health centre where she was pronounced dead.
Bihar police arrived promptly, sealed off the area and began a formal investigation. Investigators have taken statements from family members and witnesses, and the alleged shooter has been detained for questioning. The case is being treated as a homicide, and officials said a forensic report will be prepared to confirm the ballistic details.
Authorities have warned that any further escalation of family‑related violence will attract strict legal action under the Indian Penal Code. The investigation remains ongoing, and police have appealed to the public for any additional information that could aid the probe.
The deceased was married to the victim’s brother, and the altercation reportedly stemmed from an ongoing domestic disagreement, though exact motives have not been disclosed. Neighbours said the shooting occurred shortly after a heated argument, and the victim was rushed to a nearby health centre where she was pronounced dead.
Bihar police arrived promptly, sealed off the area and began a formal investigation. Investigators have taken statements from family members and witnesses, and the alleged shooter has been detained for questioning. The case is being treated as a homicide, and officials said a forensic report will be prepared to confirm the ballistic details.
Authorities have warned that any further escalation of family‑related violence will attract strict legal action under the Indian Penal Code. The investigation remains ongoing, and police have appealed to the public for any additional information that could aid the probe.