Domestic Dispute Turns Fatal: Husband Flees After Killing Wife in Bihar

A violent altercation in the village of Mathurapur, Vaishali district, ended in the murder of 22‑year‑old Asha Devi. According to police reports, her husband, Sujit Paswan, repeatedly beat her with a stick before delivering a fatal blow that led to her death. The incident unfolded while their five‑year‑old daughter, Anshika Kumari, was present in the house. Anshika later shared with investigators that she heard a heated argument earlier in the evening, after which her mother called her father‑in‑law to take her back to her maternal home, fearing for her safety. The assailant allegedly ignored the plea, proceeded with the assault, and fled the premises shortly after the deed. Relatives highlighted that Asha’s mother had earlier complained about escalating abuse, noting that the husband’s behavior changed dramatically six months into the marriage. The local police, accompanied by a forensic science team, secured the scene and dispatched the body for a post‑mortem at Hajipur Sadar Hospital. The search operation for the accused is ongoing, and authorities are examining all statements from family members to piece together the motive behind this tragedy.