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Crime
Suspected Hanging Death of 20-Year-Old Vikas Kumar in Muzaffarpur, Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 09:33 AM
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Police in Muzaffarpur have found the body of 20‑year‑old Vikas Kumar hanging in a room in Mishra Tola, Kaji Mohammadpur police station area, eight days after his wedding. The death is under investigation.
Police in Muzaffarpur’s Kaji Mohammadpur police station area recovered the body of 20‑year‑old Vikas Kumar from a room in Mishra Tola on Tuesday. The body was found hanging by a rope, raising immediate suspicion of foul play.
Investigators say the deceased had a recent quarrel with his wife, which may have contributed to the circumstances of his death. No signs of forced entry were reported, but the police are treating the case as a potential homicide.
The Muzaffarpur police have launched a full inquiry, collecting forensic evidence from the scene and interviewing witnesses. The local district administration has also requested cooperation from the family.
The incident occurred eight days after Vikas Kumar’s wedding, a detail that has drawn additional media attention to the case. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Investigators say the deceased had a recent quarrel with his wife, which may have contributed to the circumstances of his death. No signs of forced entry were reported, but the police are treating the case as a potential homicide.
The Muzaffarpur police have launched a full inquiry, collecting forensic evidence from the scene and interviewing witnesses. The local district administration has also requested cooperation from the family.
The incident occurred eight days after Vikas Kumar’s wedding, a detail that has drawn additional media attention to the case. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.