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Crime
Neighbor Arrested for Murder of 46‑Year‑Old Woman in Bahadurganj, Kishanganj
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 08:16 PM
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Police in Kishanganj have arrested 23‑year‑old Simnan, alias Sah Simnan, for allegedly strangling Mahjabi Khatun after luring her by phone.
Kishanganj police disclosed that a 23‑year‑old resident, identified as Simnan alias Sah Simnan, was taken into custody for the murder of 46‑year‑old Mahjabi Khatun in the Bahadurganj locality of Kishanganj district, Bihar. According to investigators, the suspect first called the victim, asking her to meet him. After the conversation, he allegedly used a saree to strangle her, resulting in her death.
The arrest was made after the police gathered preliminary evidence linking Simnan to the crime scene. Officials stated that the motive behind the killing remains under investigation, and further forensic analysis is underway to corroborate the suspect's involvement.
Local authorities have urged residents to cooperate with the investigation and have assured that the case will be pursued rigorously. The police have not released additional details about the victim's family or any potential legal proceedings at this stage.
The arrest was made after the police gathered preliminary evidence linking Simnan to the crime scene. Officials stated that the motive behind the killing remains under investigation, and further forensic analysis is underway to corroborate the suspect's involvement.
Local authorities have urged residents to cooperate with the investigation and have assured that the case will be pursued rigorously. The police have not released additional details about the victim's family or any potential legal proceedings at this stage.