SaralnamaA 19-year-old newlywed woman, Neha Khatoon, died under suspicious circumstances in Muzaffarpur. Her family accused the in-laws of dowry murder. Neha married Mohammad Yunus. Her father, Khalil Ansari, claimed she was harassed for dowry and beaten regularly. The in-laws reported it as suicide, but the body showed signs of assault. Police and forensic teams inspected the scene. The body was sent for post-mortem. Kudhni police station chief said they would file a case based on family statements. Villagers reported hearing arguments the night before. To report dowry-related crimes, call the women's helpline at 1091. (Updated 19 Oct 2025, 14:51 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A 19-year-old newlywed woman, Neha Khatoon, died under suspicious circumstances in Muzaffarpur on 25 Jun 2025
- Her family accused the in-laws of dowry murder
- Neha married Mohammad Yunus on 5 Apr 2025