Darbhanga Wife Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Poisoning Husband

A Darbhanga court has handed down a life sentence to a woman accused of murdering her husband by adding a sulphur‑based poison to his food. The victim’s body was later found in a drain after the wife placed it in a bag and discarded it there. CCTV footage captured the disposal of the body, which played a key role in the prosecution’s case. The case was reported by Amar Ujala and has drawn attention to the use of toxic substances in domestic disputes. The judge, citing the severity of the crime, emphasized the need for stringent punishment to deter similar acts.