# Muzaffarpur dowry death investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/muzaffarpur-dowry-death-investigation
> Updated: 2026-10-16T03:18:23.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In Muzaffarpur, Bihar, authorities are investigating the suspicious death of 19-year-old Gunja Kumari. Her family alleges she was murdered by her in-laws, following claims of ongoing dowry harassment since her marriage in January.

Following the discovery of the victim's body, which showed deep marks on her neck, the family performed a cremation at the threshold of the in-laws' residence as a protest. Local police have registered a dowry death case against the victim's husband and three others, and are conducting raids to locate the suspects.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-16: Muzaffarpur: Family performs cremation at in-laws' doorstep after bride's suspicious death

A 19-year-old woman in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, died under suspicious circumstances following alleged dowry harassment. Her family performed her cremation at her in-laws' doorstep in protest.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/muzaffarpur-family-performs-cremation-at-in-laws-doorstep-after-brides-suspicious-death

### 2026-10-12: Muzaffarpur woman allegedly killed over witchcraft suspicions

A 52-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death by neighbors in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district over suspicions of practicing witchcraft.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/muzaffarpur-woman-allegedly-killed-over-witchcraft-suspicions

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