Sitamarhi: A 22-year-old man was beaten to death in Sitamarhi for allegedly having an affair with his friend's mother, officials said on Tuesday.
The victim, Raja Kumar, a resident of Chikna village, had reportedly been in a relationship for four to five years with Reena Devi, the wife of Jagdish Rai and the mother of his friend,
Raja, who worked at a hotel in Delhi, frequently visited his friend's house to deliver packages. During these visits, Raja grew close to Reena Devi, and their relationship turned into a love affair.
A week ago, Raja Kumar returned home and decided to visit Reena Devi's house. However, his presence was discovered by her family, who caught him red-handed. Enraged, they severely thrashed him, leaving him in a critical condition.
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Police, after receiving a distress call, arrived at the scene and found Raja in an unconscious state. The young man succumbed to his injuries while being taken to a nearby medical facility.
"When the police team arrived at the scene, they found the young man in a half-dead condition. As the team attempted to transport him to the hospital, the victim began vomiting and died shortly thereafter," a police official said.
Following the incident, a case was registered based on the statement provided by Raja's father. The accused in the case include Reena Devi, her husband Jagdish Rai, and several other family members, including Reena's son-in-law Rajiv Kumar and two other relatives.
Both Reena Devi and Jagdish Rai were arrested after they admitted to their involvement in the fatal beating.
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"We are actively pursuing other suspects involved in this heinous crime and are conducting raids to ensure that all accused are brought to justice," the police official said.
