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Crime
Bihar Police Officer Allegedly Shoots Wife in Khagaria, Now Fleeing
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 10:01 PM
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A Bihar police constable is accused of killing his wife by shooting her in the Bharatkhand area of Khagaria and has escaped custody.
A police constable of the Bihar force is alleged to have shot his wife dead in the Bharatkhand jurisdiction of Khagaria district. The incident was reported after neighbours heard gunshots and discovered the victim's body at the residence.
The accused officer, who is posted at Gaya, had taken leave and returned home before the alleged shooting. According to police statements, he left the scene after the crime and has not been apprehended.
Bihar police have launched a manhunt, deploying teams across the district and issuing a public notice seeking information on the suspect's whereabouts. Officials said they are examining forensic evidence and will pursue all leads to bring the officer to justice.
Authorities have urged residents to cooperate and report any sightings of the constable, emphasizing that the case is being treated with utmost priority.
The accused officer, who is posted at Gaya, had taken leave and returned home before the alleged shooting. According to police statements, he left the scene after the crime and has not been apprehended.
Bihar police have launched a manhunt, deploying teams across the district and issuing a public notice seeking information on the suspect's whereabouts. Officials said they are examining forensic evidence and will pursue all leads to bring the officer to justice.
Authorities have urged residents to cooperate and report any sightings of the constable, emphasizing that the case is being treated with utmost priority.