Mother, Daughter Found Dead in Bihar Village; Husband Detained for Questioning

Brief By Newsbrief / 5:02 PM on 22 Apr 2026

A shocking incident has emerged from Jethuna village in Bihar’s Khudaganj police station area, where a woman and her teenage daughter were found dead inside their home late Tuesday night. Initial findings suggest strangulation, as visible marks were found on their necks. The deceased have been identified as 28-year-old Sanisa Devi and her 14-year-old daughter Sneha Kumari, who had recently passed her matriculation exam with first division.

Police have detained the husband, Sanjay Kumar, for questioning, while investigations are underway. Family members have alleged foul play, hinting at a possible property dispute behind the killings. Locals also claim the husband may have mental health issues, though this remains unverified. Officials stated that the exact cause of death will be confirmed after postmortem reports. Authorities are probing all possible angles and have assured swift action in solving the case.