In a shocking incident that has horrified the residents of Jamui district in Bihar, a man allegedly murdered his wife because she gave birth to three daughters instead of a son. The accused, Irfan Ansari, surrendered at the local police station shortly after the brutal killing, leading to his immediate arrest.
The tragedy unfolded in Amarth village under Nagar police station limits on Sunday. Tarana Khatoon, 29, was found dead in a pool of blood inside her home. She had recently delivered her third daughter, which reportedly fueled ongoing family tensions. Local police confirmed that Irfan used a sharp weapon to carry out the heinous act.
Eyewitnesses and family sources revealed that disputes over the gender of their children had been plaguing the household for years. Married since 2018, Tarana endured constant harassment and physical abuse from her husband and in-laws, who were desperate for a male heir. Just 10 days prior, another assault on her had been reported, though no formal action was taken at the time.
Police have registered an FIR based on statements from Tarana’s father. The postmortem report is awaited, and forensic teams have been deployed to the crime scene to collect evidence. The murder weapon has been seized, and raids are underway to apprehend other family members who fled after the incident.
This case underscores the deep-rooted societal issue of son preference in parts of rural India, where women continue to face lethal consequences for not fulfilling traditional expectations. Authorities have vowed a thorough investigation to ensure justice is served.