A tragic incident occurred in Mahradeur village under Bhore police station area in Gopalganj district, Bihar, on Thursday, where a 32-year-old woman was beaten to death with an iron rod following a dispute over a child defecating. The deceased has been identified as Suman Devi, wife of Sunil Chauhan.
Details of the Incident
The altercation began when an argument broke out between two sides in Mahradeur village concerning children defecating in the neighborhood. The situation quickly escalated, and the accused, identified as Atesh Chauhan, allegedly attacked Suman repeatedly with an iron rod. She sustained severe head injuries and collapsed on the spot.
Immediate Aftermath
Family members and villagers rushed Suman to Bhore referral hospital, where doctors declared her dead upon examination. Enraged by the incident, locals blocked the Bhore-Mirganj main road with her body and raised slogans against the administration, demanding swift action.
Police Response
The road blockade and agitation prompted an immediate response from officials. Hathua SDPO Anand Mohan Gupta, BDO Dinesh Kumar Singh, and Bijayipur SHO, along with police teams from several stations, rushed to Bhore Charmuhani to control the situation.
According to SDPO Anand Mohan Gupta, “An argument broke out between two sides in Mahradeur village over children defecating in the neighbourhood. The dispute escalated quickly and the accused, Atesh Chauhan, allegedly attacked Suman with an iron rod repeatedly. She collapsed on the spot after suffering severe head injuries.”
Accused Apprehended
Alert villagers caught the fleeing accused, Atesh, and handed him over to police. As a precautionary measure, police patrolling was increased in the village and surrounding areas, the SDPO added. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are awaited.
