In a tragic turn of events, a couple who had eloped in 2021 and recently returned to their village in Bihar's Naugachhia faced a horrifying fate. The unfortunate pair, identified as Chandan Kumar and Chandni Kumari, along with their innocent two-year-old daughter, fell victim to a brutal shooting allegedly orchestrated by the woman's father and brother. The chilling incident unfolded as the trio was en route to their new residence.
The background reveals that Chandan and Chandni had defied familial disapproval to unite in marriage. Their love story, which blossomed during their early twenties, culminated in an elopement, marking the beginning of their shared journey. The disapproval persisted, and tragedy struck when the couple, along with their toddler, visited Chandan's bedridden father. It was during this visit that the heinous crime transpired.
According to sources, the father, identified as Pappu Singh, reportedly attacked Chandan with a rod, summoning his son Dheeraj Kumar to join in the horrific act. Subsequently, all three victims were ruthlessly shot dead. The heart-wrenching incident occurred on the spot, leaving a community in shock and mourning.
Naugachhia SP Sushant Kumar Saroj shed light on the circumstances surrounding the murder, emphasizing that the couple had faced opposition from Chandni's family. The news of the tragic event reached the authorities around 4 pm, prompting an investigation by forensic experts at the crime scene. A dedicated team has been formed to apprehend the alleged perpetrators.
In the pursuit of justice, Chandan's elder brother, Kedar Nath Singh, expressed deep sorrow and condemned the brutal act. Narrating the sequence of events, he highlighted that his brother and Chandni had come to visit their ailing father moments before the fatal attack. In a plea for justice, Kedar Nath Singh accused Chandni's father and brother of committing the murders before fleeing the scene. The community now grapples with the aftermath of this senseless violence, seeking answers and accountability for the loss of innocent lives.
