Brother Strangles 13-Year-Old Sister Over Social Media Dispute in Jharkhand
Jharkhand Man Strangles Sister To Death Over Social Media Contact With His Brother-In-Law
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In a tragic incident in Ranchi, Jharkhand, a 29-year-old man named Rahul Pathak strangled his 13-year-old adopted sister to death over her social media contact with his brother-in-law. The family attempted to conceal the crime by cremating the body in Bihar, but police have arrested both Rahul and their father for their involvement.
- 01Rahul Pathak strangled his adopted sister over a social media dispute.
- 02The incident occurred on March 13 but was reported only weeks later.
- 03The family attempted to hide the crime by cremating the body in Bihar.
- 04Rahul had a strained relationship with his adopted sister, treating her differently.
- 05Police are investigating the family's actions and tracing the victim's biological family.
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In Ranchi, Jharkhand, a 29-year-old man named Rahul Pathak has been arrested for allegedly strangling his 13-year-old adopted sister to death over a social media dispute involving her contact with his brother-in-law. The incident occurred on March 13, but it remained undiscovered until villagers alerted the police weeks later, on April 2. Following the altercation, the family reportedly sought to conceal the crime by cremating the girl's body in Gaya, Bihar. Subodh Pathak, the father, has also been arrested for his involvement. Authorities revealed that the girl had been adopted from Aurangabad district in Bihar when she was five years old, after her biological father could no longer care for her. The police are currently investigating the family's actions and have recorded statements from various individuals, including the ambulance driver who transported the body.
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This incident raises concerns about family dynamics and the treatment of adopted children in Jharkhand.
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