Bihar BDO Arrested After Wife's Suspicious Death; Family Alleges Rs 10 lakh Dowry Demand

A Block Development Officer (BDO) from Bihar has been arrested in connection with the suspicious death of his wife, Amrita Kumari, in Muzaffarpur. Her family has accused him and his relatives of demanding Rs 10 lakh in dowry and harassing her.

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Four days after the suspicious death of a woman in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district, police have arrested her husband, Block Development Officer (BDO) Manoj Kumar, in connection with the case.

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Amrita Kumari was found dead at her residence in the Mithanpura area on July 3. Soon after the incident, her family approached the police, alleging that she had faced repeated harassment from her husband and his relatives over a dowry demand of Rs 10 lakh.

Husband questioned after going missing

According to police, Manoj Kumar, who serves as the BDO of Jale block in Darbhanga district, remained untraceable for several days after his wife's death. His mobile phone was also switched off before he was arrested by the Muzaffarpur police on Tuesday evening.

During questioning, Kumar reportedly told investigators that his wife died by suicide after consuming a poisonous substance. Police said the claim is being verified as part of the ongoing investigation.

CCTV footage surfaces

The case has attracted widespread attention after CCTV footage, said to be from an earlier incident, surfaced online. The footage allegedly shows Amrita being assaulted and dragged by her in-laws.

Police yet to verify the footage

Police have not confirmed whether the video is directly linked to her death but are examining all available evidence.

our days after the suspicious death of a woman at her residence in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district, police arrested her husband, a Block Development Officer (BDO), in connection with the incident, officials said on Wednesday.

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Affair allegation under probe

Investigators are also looking into allegations made by Amrita's family that Manoj Kumar was involved in an extramarital relationship with a woman police officer. Officials said this angle is also being investigated.

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Forensic reports expected to reveal more

Police have seized the accused's mobile phone and collected material from the house for forensic examination. Officials said the exact cause of Amrita's death and the circumstances surrounding the incident will become clearer after the forensic reports are received.

The couple reportedly met while preparing for competitive examinations in 2015. They entered into a court marriage in 2020, and both families later accepted the relationship before a formal wedding ceremony in December 2022.

Police said the investigation is continuing, and further action will depend on the evidence and forensic findings.

(With inputs from agencies)