Husband kills wife in a shooting on Diwali night in Hajipur, Bihar

On the evening of Diwali, authorities in Hajipur, Bihar, received a report of a shooting that left a woman dead. The incident occurred at a residential address in the city, and police have identified the victim’s husband as the primary suspect.
According to the local police, the husband allegedly opened fire on his wife after a domestic dispute. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. The motive behind the shooting has not been disclosed pending further investigation.
The police have registered a case under sections of the Indian Penal Code relating to murder and domestic violence. The suspect has been taken into custody for interrogation, and the investigation is ongoing.
The incident has revived concerns about rising domestic violence during festive periods, prompting local officials to urge citizens to seek help if they face abuse.