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Crime
Wife Arrested for Electrocution Murder of Drunk Husband in Madhupur, Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 12:15 PM
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Police in Madhupur, Bihar, detained Gunjana Kumari within 24 hours after she was accused of electrocuting her intoxicated husband following domestic abuse.
Madhupur police said a 30‑year‑old woman identified as Gunjana Kumari was taken into custody on Tuesday after a neighbour reported that she had applied an electric current to her husband, who was reportedly drunk and had been physically assaulting her. The victim’s body was found near the entrance of their home, and a preliminary forensic examination indicated death by electrocution.
The investigation, launched within hours of the complaint, uncovered that the husband had a history of alcohol‑induced violence, prompting the wife to allegedly resort to lethal force. Authorities have registered a murder case under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code and are conducting further inquiries to establish the exact sequence of events.
Detectives have also seized the electric device used in the alleged killing and are interviewing family members and neighbours to corroborate the timeline. The case highlights growing concerns over domestic violence and the extreme measures some victims may take.
The police have assured the public that the investigation will proceed transparently and that the accused will face trial if evidence confirms her involvement.
The investigation, launched within hours of the complaint, uncovered that the husband had a history of alcohol‑induced violence, prompting the wife to allegedly resort to lethal force. Authorities have registered a murder case under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code and are conducting further inquiries to establish the exact sequence of events.
Detectives have also seized the electric device used in the alleged killing and are interviewing family members and neighbours to corroborate the timeline. The case highlights growing concerns over domestic violence and the extreme measures some victims may take.
The police have assured the public that the investigation will proceed transparently and that the accused will face trial if evidence confirms her involvement.