Patna Nurse Allegedly Beaten to Death by Husband in Holi-Related Dispute
A tragic incident has shaken the city of Patna, where a 30-year-old head nurse at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) was allegedly beaten to death by her husband. The fatal assault occurred at their residence in Shriram Nagar, East Gola Road, under the Danapur police station area, on Friday night. The dispute reportedly erupted over her refusal to visit his parental home in Saran for the Holi festival.
Victim Identified as Chandni Kumari
The deceased has been identified as Chandni Kumari, aged 30. Police discovered her body lying on the floor at the scene. According to authorities, her husband, Sonu Kumar, son of Ajay Kumar and a native of Karanpura under Ekma police station in Saran, has been arrested in connection with the crime. Sonu had been residing at his brother-in-law's house in Danapur prior to the incident.
Details of the Argument and Assault
The couple engaged in a heated argument on Friday evening when Sonu insisted that Chandni travel to his family's home in Chhapra for Holi celebrations. The confrontation quickly escalated, leading to Sonu allegedly assaulting her, which resulted in her death. Following the tragic event, Sonu took their two-year-old son to his home in Chhapra before returning to Danapur. Around 2 a.m. on Saturday, he called Dial 112 to report the murder.
Police Investigation and Findings
Danapur Station House Officer (SHO) Prashant Kumar Bhardwaj stated that the body has been sent for a post-mortem examination, and the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team has collected evidence from the crime scene. "Further action will be taken based on the investigation. The victim's maternal family members have lodged a written complaint," he said. The SHO added that the accused has confessed to the crime during interrogation.
"Prima facie, it appears she was beaten to death. There are multiple bruises on her body, especially on her back. The exact cause of death will be confirmed after the post-mortem and FSL reports," the SHO explained. Preliminary observations indicate severe physical trauma consistent with a violent assault.
Background of the Couple and Allegations
The couple had married on February 6, 2023, and they have a two-year-old son. In addition to the immediate dispute, Chandni's family has alleged that she faced constant harassment over dowry demands, suggesting a pattern of domestic abuse. This aspect is expected to be a key focus in the ongoing police investigation to determine if there were underlying issues contributing to the tragedy.
The case highlights serious concerns about domestic violence and dowry-related crimes in the region. Authorities are urging the public to report such incidents promptly and are emphasizing the importance of legal recourse in similar situations.
