Biharsharif: A tragic incident unfolded in Nalanda district on Wednesday night when a 55-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her two elder sons over a property dispute. The victim, identified as Jilvi Devi, wife of late Ramchandra Prasad and a resident of Badaura village, was sleeping with her five-year-old grandson at Narsanda Bazaar under Chandi police station area when the accused entered the room, stabbed her, and slit her throat before fleeing.
Background of the Dispute
According to the victim's youngest son, Ravi Raj Kumar Singh, his elder brothers, Chandrabhushan and Ravishankar, had been pressuring their mother to transfer property in their names and had threatened to kill her. The accused brothers, both drivers by profession, live in Patna but had arrived in the village on Wednesday. They allegedly fled soon after committing the crime.
Family's Pleas for Protection Ignored
Family members alleged that they had approached the police several times seeking protection for the woman and had raised concerns that her sons could kill her over the property dispute. They claimed no action was taken by the police despite repeated complaints. The incident has raised serious questions about police negligence and the failure to prevent a foreseeable crime.
Villagers Protest, Police Investigation Underway
Following the murder, angry villagers and relatives staged a road blockade, demanding justice. The blockade was lifted after intervention by Chandi SHO Akhilesh Kumar Jha. Police later sent the body for postmortem and launched an investigation. As of now, no arrests have been made, the SHO added.
Another Similar Incident in the District
In a related development, a man was allegedly shot dead by his son over a similar property dispute at Toofanganj village under Bhaganbigha police outpost (OP) area in the district on Wednesday. This second incident highlights the growing trend of property disputes leading to violent crimes within families.
Local authorities have been urged to take preventive measures and address property disputes promptly to avoid such tragedies. The police have assured a thorough investigation and swift action against the accused.
