Bihar’s Katihar district woke up to a gruesome tale of vengeance gone awry. In Mohna Chandpur under Barari thana, intruders targeted Ehtesham Hussain amid a bitter family rift, but in the pitch-black room, they gunned down his innocent wife, Sharifa Khatoon.
Details emerged of the late-night invasion: the couple slept separately, a routine shattered by armed shadows. Mistaking Sharifa for her husband, the shooter fired point-blank. Her instant death sparked chaos, forcing the perpetrator to abandon the murder weapon and escape.
Grief-stricken Ehtesham implicated his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, citing years of acrimony including fabricated cases against him. He pleaded with police for an impartial probe.
Responding promptly, SP Shikhar Chaudhary deployed forensics and announced comprehensive inquiries. The pistol’s forensics could reveal the killer’s identity, while CCTV and mobile data trails are being pursued.
Villagers, outraged and scared, rallied for stronger law enforcement. Congress leader Tauqeer Alam labeled it a ‘stain on humanity,’ pressing for rapid action. This incident spotlights festering domestic conflicts escalating to violence, urging Bihar police to prioritize prevention in vulnerable areas.