20-Year-Old DC Kumari Killed by In-Laws in Khagaria Over Gold Chain Demand

In a shocking case of dowry-related violence, a young woman named DC Kumari (20) was allegedly murdered by her husband and in-laws in Bihar’s Khagaria district. The incident comes just days after the horrific Noida dowry death of Nikki Bhati, raising serious concerns about the alarming rise in dowry killings across India.

Victim Harassed for Gold Chain, Then Killed

According to reports, DC Kumari, a resident of Barkhandi Tola village, was strangled and later hanged after her family could not immediately provide a gold chain promised during her brother’s wedding.

Her father, Jago Yadav, alleged that Kumari’s husband Vibhishan Yadav and his family had been harassing her since marriage for additional dowry, including a vehicle and jewelry. Despite repeated assurances, the in-laws allegedly refused to wait.

“I asked for two months to arrange it, but they threatened to kill her,” Kumari’s father told the media with tears in his eyes.

Brother Alleges Brutal Assault Before Murder

Kumari’s brother, Sandeep Kumar, claimed his sister was severely beaten before being hanged. He said there were visible injury marks all over her body.

“We gave them whatever we could, but they kept demanding more. Just because we delayed giving a gold chain, they killed my sister,” he said.

The victim’s body was handed over to the family after a post-mortem examination, while the accused family members remain absconding.

Dowry Death Cases Rising in India

This murder comes shortly after the case of 28-year-old Nikki Bhati in Noida, who was set on fire by her in-laws over a ₹36 lakh dowry demand. The disturbing video of Nikki engulfed in flames sparked nationwide outrage.

Similarly, in Uttar Pradesh’s Amroha, a police constable’s wife was burnt alive by her in-laws, leaving her fighting for survival.

Police Action Underway

A case has been registered against the accused husband and in-laws, but police confirmed they had fled the village after the murder. Investigations are ongoing, and the family has demanded strict punishment for the culprits.

Key Takeaway

The Bihar dowry death of DC Kumari once again highlights the deep-rooted social evil of dowry that continues to claim young lives across India. With back-to-back cases in Noida, Amroha, and now Khagaria, urgent steps are needed to strengthen laws, ensure strict enforcement, and spread awareness to protect women from such brutality.