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Crime
Woman killed over three‑dhur land dispute in Samastipur, husband blames neighbour
✍️ Amar Ujala · Darbhanga
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 05:37 PM
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A 33‑year‑old woman was strangled to death in Khanpur, Samastipur, over a three‑dhur land dispute, with knife wounds on her head. Her husband has accused a neighbour of the murder, and police are investigating.
Police in Samastipur's Khanpur police‑station area are probing the homicide of a 33‑year‑old woman linked to a three‑dhur land dispute. The victim was found dead with signs of strangulation, and investigators also noted knife marks on her scalp.
According to the initial forensic report, the victim's throat was tightly compressed, indicating a deliberate act of murder. In addition, a single-edged knife wound was observed on the back of her head, suggesting a possible secondary assault.
The deceased's husband has publicly named a neighbour as the prime suspect, alleging that the dispute over the three‑dhur parcel escalated into violence. He has lodged a formal complaint with the local authorities, seeking swift action.
Law enforcement officials have opened a criminal case and are gathering statements from residents and examining any possible motive tied to the land conflict. No arrests have been reported as the investigation continues.
According to the initial forensic report, the victim's throat was tightly compressed, indicating a deliberate act of murder. In addition, a single-edged knife wound was observed on the back of her head, suggesting a possible secondary assault.
The deceased's husband has publicly named a neighbour as the prime suspect, alleging that the dispute over the three‑dhur parcel escalated into violence. He has lodged a formal complaint with the local authorities, seeking swift action.
Law enforcement officials have opened a criminal case and are gathering statements from residents and examining any possible motive tied to the land conflict. No arrests have been reported as the investigation continues.