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Crime
Bihar Murder Case: 12-Year-Old Victim Found Alive in Jharkhand
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 10:06 PM
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After 12 years, the woman accused of being murdered in Rohtas, Bihar, is discovered alive in Garhwa district, Jharkhand, prompting a fresh police investigation.
A murder case that has lingered for 12 years in Rohtas district, Bihar, has taken an unexpected turn when the woman who was presumed dead is now found alive in Garhwa district, Jharkhand. The victim, a married woman, had been convicted along with her husband and father‑in‑law, who were sent to jail for the alleged crime.
Police officials in Rohtas have confirmed that the discovery was made during a routine visit to Garhwa. The woman, who had been missing since the incident, was reportedly living under an assumed identity and was identified by forensic experts.
The revelation has prompted the Bihar Police to reopen the case and launch a comprehensive investigation into how the victim survived and why she was not reported missing earlier. Authorities are also examining the possibility of a cover‑up involving the accused.
The case has drawn attention to the challenges of long‑standing criminal investigations in India and raises questions about the efficacy of the justice system in delivering timely outcomes for victims and their families.
Police officials in Rohtas have confirmed that the discovery was made during a routine visit to Garhwa. The woman, who had been missing since the incident, was reportedly living under an assumed identity and was identified by forensic experts.
The revelation has prompted the Bihar Police to reopen the case and launch a comprehensive investigation into how the victim survived and why she was not reported missing earlier. Authorities are also examining the possibility of a cover‑up involving the accused.
The case has drawn attention to the challenges of long‑standing criminal investigations in India and raises questions about the efficacy of the justice system in delivering timely outcomes for victims and their families.