Buxar: Missing Bride-to-Be Found Dead in Sack, Police Investigate Honour Killing Angle
In a shocking and tragic incident, police in Buxar district recovered the body of an 18-year-old girl, identified as Sunita Kumari, stuffed inside a sack on Saturday. The grim discovery was made at Chunni Dera village under the jurisdiction of the Chakki police station area.
The young woman had been reported missing since February 16, barely two months before her scheduled wedding, adding a layer of profound sorrow to the already distressing case. Villagers alerted authorities after noticing a foul smell emanating from a sack positioned behind a government school within the village.
Police Response and Initial Findings
Officials from the Chakki police station, accompanied by Dumraon Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Polsat Kumar and a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team, promptly arrived at the scene. The body was subsequently transported to a government hospital for a comprehensive postmortem examination.
Buxar Superintendent of Police Shubham Arya stated that, "prima facie, the body appeared to be approximately five days old." This timeline aligns closely with when Sunita was last seen alive by her family.
Family's Account and Wedding Plans
Sunita's brother, Baljeet Yadav, provided a detailed account of her disappearance. He recounted that on the evening of February 16, Sunita was actively preparing food at their family home. After some time, she stepped out with the intention of purchasing sugar but tragically never returned.
The family conducted an extensive search for her over several days. When their efforts proved futile, they lodged a verbal complaint at the Chakki police station, just one day prior to the heartbreaking discovery of her body.
Her mother emotionally shared that the marriage had already been formally fixed. The 'tilak' ceremony was slated for April 4, with the wedding itself planned for the following month. The entire family was deeply engrossed in the joyous preparations. She emphatically stated that they harbored no enmity with anyone, which has led investigators to explore other potential motives.
Villagers' Claims and Honour Killing Suspicions
Local villagers have come forward with claims that Sunita was allegedly involved in a relationship with a youth from the same village, and that her family expressed significant displeasure regarding this association. This revelation has prompted some community members to suspect the possibility of an honour killing, although police authorities have not officially confirmed this angle at this preliminary stage of the investigation.
Sunita's father, Baleshwar Yadav, who operates a dairy business in Asansol, West Bengal, had returned to work approximately fifteen days ago. He was informed of the devastating incident over the telephone, compounding the family's grief.
Ongoing Police Investigation
SDPO Polsat Kumar confirmed that a thorough investigation is currently underway, examining multiple angles and possibilities. Family members are being systematically questioned, and Sunita's personal room is undergoing a meticulous examination for any potential clues.
Police officials have clarified that the exact cause of death will only be determined conclusively after the detailed autopsy report is received and analyzed. The community and authorities alike await further developments in this deeply unsettling case that has cast a shadow over the village.
