Man Allegedly Kills Wife And Three Children In Bihar’s Darbhanga District
A man in Bihar’s Darbhanga allegedly killed his wife and three children following a domestic dispute before attempting suicide.
A man allegedly killed his wife and three children in a brutal domestic violence incident in Bihar’s Darbhanga district early on Tuesday morning before attempting suicide. The incident occurred around 5 a.m. in the Chandanpatti area under Pator Police Station. According to police, the accused, Sandeep Das, attacked his family members with a baton and sharp-edged weapons during a heated domestic dispute. His wife, Phool Kumari Das (30), and their three children were critically injured in the assault. Phool Kumari and two children died on the spot, while the third child succumbed to injuries later at Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital.
Sandeep Das, a native of Dalkhola in West Bengal, had been working at a poultry farm in Chandanpatti along with his family. Police sources said the couple had frequent arguments, and Tuesday’s dispute escalated into fatal violence. After the attack, the accused attempted to take his own life and sustained injuries. He is currently undergoing treatment at the same hospital and is reported to be out of danger.
Chandra Bhushan Kumar, Station House Officer of Pator Police Station, said police reached the spot promptly after receiving information. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination, and the weapons used in the crime have been seized. A team from the Forensic Science Laboratory has been called to assist in the investigation.
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The exact trigger for the dispute is yet to be ascertained. Police are awaiting the recovery of the accused to record his statement before formally lodging an FIR. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, once again highlighting concerns over domestic violence and the need for better mental health support in rural areas. The district police have initiated a thorough probe into the case.
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