Widow Shot Dead in Bihar After Refusing to Give Phone Number and Relationship Advances

In Navgachia, Bihar, a 24-year-old widow was murdered after repeatedly rejecting a man's advances. The man, identified as Prakash Mandal, had been harassing her, demanding her phone number and pressuring her to have a relationship. After she refused, he shot her, resulting in her immediate death. The incident occurred in the victim's village, sending shockwaves through the community. The victim's family has accused Mandal of persistent harassment, including attempts to coerce her into an illicit relationship. Despite her repeated refusals and warnings, the accused escalated his actions, culminating in the fatal shooting. Following the shooting, the accused was initially apprehended by the victim's family but managed to escape. Police have launched an investigation, searching for the suspect and examining the evidence.