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Crime
Patna: 23‑Year‑Old Woman Found Hanging in Khajekalan, In‑Laws Suspect Murder
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 06:16 PM
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A 23‑year‑old woman named Puja was discovered hanging in a room in Patna’s Khajekalan area. In‑laws allege she was bound and had neck marks, prompting police to interrogate the husband’s relatives.
Police in Patna found the body of 23‑year‑old Puja hanging from a rope in a room in the Khajekalan area. The discovery was made early on Monday when a neighbor reported a suspicious activity in the building.
The in‑laws of the deceased claim that Puja’s hands were tied and that there were visible marks on her neck, suggesting a possible foul play. They have expressed strong suspicion of murder and have demanded a thorough investigation.
In response, Patna police have begun questioning relatives of Puja’s husband, collecting statements and examining the scene for forensic evidence. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have urged witnesses to come forward.
The case has attracted significant media attention in the region, with local residents expressing concern over safety and the need for a swift resolution.
The in‑laws of the deceased claim that Puja’s hands were tied and that there were visible marks on her neck, suggesting a possible foul play. They have expressed strong suspicion of murder and have demanded a thorough investigation.
In response, Patna police have begun questioning relatives of Puja’s husband, collecting statements and examining the scene for forensic evidence. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have urged witnesses to come forward.
The case has attracted significant media attention in the region, with local residents expressing concern over safety and the need for a swift resolution.