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Crime
Muzaffarpur Police Reveal Gopalganj Man Faked His Murder to Escape with Girlfriend
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 06:01 PM
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Muzaffarpur police say Sonu Kumar of Gopalganj fabricated a murder story four years ago and fled to Delhi with his girlfriend, prompting a recent revelation that he is alive.
Muzaffarpur police have announced that the murder case which created a sensation in Bihar four years ago was based on a fabricated narrative.
According to the investigation, Sonu Kumar, a resident of Gopalganj, allegedly invented a story of his own death to safeguard a romantic relationship and subsequently escaped to Delhi with his girlfriend.
The deception surfaced after his wife and children approached the police station claiming he was deceased, leading investigators to reopen the case.
Authorities have now confirmed that Kumar is alive, classifying the matter as criminal fraud and indicating that further legal action will follow.
The episode highlights the difficulties law enforcement faces in verifying missing‑person reports and underscores the need for thorough verification procedures.
According to the investigation, Sonu Kumar, a resident of Gopalganj, allegedly invented a story of his own death to safeguard a romantic relationship and subsequently escaped to Delhi with his girlfriend.
The deception surfaced after his wife and children approached the police station claiming he was deceased, leading investigators to reopen the case.
Authorities have now confirmed that Kumar is alive, classifying the matter as criminal fraud and indicating that further legal action will follow.
The episode highlights the difficulties law enforcement faces in verifying missing‑person reports and underscores the need for thorough verification procedures.