A bride’s dream wedding turned nightmare in Bihar’s Patna, where dowry torture allegedly claimed her life eight months later. In a desperate bid to hide evidence, her sasural buried the body without notice. Relatives, armed with a brutal assault video, forced police intervention, leading to the grave’s reopening.
The February 26, 2026, video showed Asma Khatoon enduring savage blows from husband Mohammad Toufeeq. Her uncle Mohammad Ainul Haq filed the complaint, resulting in Toufeeq’s arrest. Known for three weddings, Toufeeq’s dark past now under scanner.
Digha police, acting on serious allegations, coordinated with officials to exhume the remains on the second day, dispatching them to PMCH. This move peels back layers of a potential conspiracy shrouded in secrecy.
Society grapples with dowry’s venomous legacy, claiming countless lives yearly. Experts decry lax enforcement of anti-dowry laws, urging community vigilance. The post-mortem will reveal if poisoning or injuries caused the end.
As Patna buzzes with anger, this case galvanizes calls for reform. Families must speak out early, and law enforcers respond swiftly. Justice for Asma could deter future monsters lurking in marital homes.