Rohtas, Bihar, is reeling from a macabre murder case where a woman was strangled by her husband for protesting his affair, her body then concealed in a trolley suitcase and discarded like trash. The incident near Dehri’s bustling vegetable market has ignited public fury and calls for stringent action.
Maroon Khatoon, 25, from Chandauli’s Sakaldih village in neighboring UP, tied the knot with local man Mohammad Kayamuddin in 2022. What began as a promising union soured quickly over his affair with a relative. Her repeated objections fueled heated rows, police confirmed during initial inquiries.
The nightmare began Sunday when early risers noticed a red trolley bag leaking fluids amid market refuse. Fearing the worst, they notified Dehri police. Station officer Sanjay Tripathi and FSL personnel arrived promptly, unzipping the bag to reveal the mutilated corpse—folded unnaturally, bagged in cloth, taped shut, and plastic-wrapped for disposal.
Kayamuddin had misled the family, informing them via phone that Maroon had fled following a spat. Eagerly awaiting her return at her maayka, relatives were devastated by news of the body recovery. The mother’s tearful allegation points squarely at the husband, painting a picture of betrayal and savagery.
An FIR names five suspects, with two already behind bars. Detectives are piecing together timelines, witness statements, and forensic evidence to build an ironclad case. This tragedy underscores the perils of unchecked domestic disputes, prompting community leaders to advocate for awareness campaigns and helplines.
As the investigation deepens, Rohtas residents demand not just punishment but systemic changes to protect women from intimate partner violence.
