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Crime
Man arrested in Bhojpur for allegedly strangling wife amid domestic dispute
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 07:47 AM
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Police in Bhojpur district, Bihar, have arrested a man accused of strangling his wife during a domestic quarrel.
Bhojpur district police in Bihar announced the arrest of a man suspected of strangling his wife during a heated domestic dispute. The incident was reported to authorities by neighbours who heard a commotion at the couple's residence.
According to the police statement, the accused was taken into custody shortly after the complaint was filed and is being held for further questioning. Investigators have begun gathering forensic evidence from the scene to corroborate the allegations.
The case is being treated as a serious criminal offense under the Indian Penal Code, and the accused will face trial pending formal charges. Local officials have urged the public to report any signs of domestic violence promptly, emphasizing the importance of swift intervention.
According to the police statement, the accused was taken into custody shortly after the complaint was filed and is being held for further questioning. Investigators have begun gathering forensic evidence from the scene to corroborate the allegations.
The case is being treated as a serious criminal offense under the Indian Penal Code, and the accused will face trial pending formal charges. Local officials have urged the public to report any signs of domestic violence promptly, emphasizing the importance of swift intervention.