Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Newlywed couple found dead in Muzaffarpur, police investigate
A newly married couple, Vijay and Anjali Sahani, were found dead in their home in a village in Bihar, India.
They were discovered hanging in separate rooms, which has led to a police investigation.
The couple had been married for only four months, and Anjali had been staying at her maternal home due to illness.
Vijay visited her regularly and was at the home on the day of the incident.
The police are looking into whether this was a case of suicide or murder, and they are collecting evidence to find out what really happened.
The family is asking for a fair investigation, while the mother of the bride says everything was normal and questions why anyone would harm them.
A newlywed couple, Vijay and Anjali Sahani, were found dead in their home in Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, with their bodies discovered hanging in separate rooms.
The incident occurred on a Sunday evening, with Anjali's mother, Sheila Devi, present at the house and serving food to the couple before briefly stepping out.
Police have launched an investigation, considering both homicide and suicide angles, and have sent the bodies for postmortem examination.
Vijay's family has alleged foul play and demanded a fair and impartial investigation, while Anjali's mother has rejected these allegations, stating that everything was normal.
A Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team has inspected the scene and collected scientific evidence, with the exact cause and manner of death to be determined after the postmortem reports and forensic analysis.
- Who
- Vijay Sahani and Anjali Sahani, a newlywed couple
- What
- The couple was found dead under suspicious circumstances, with their bodies discovered hanging in separate rooms
- When
- The incident occurred on a Sunday evening, with the couple married in March of the same year
- Where
- Nariyar Nawada village under the Motipur police station area in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district
- Why
- The exact cause and manner of death are still under investigation, with police considering both homicide and suicide angles
- Location
- Nariyar Nawada village, Muzaffarpur district, Bihar
- Victims
- Vijay Sahani and Anjali Sahani
- Marriage Duration
- 4 months
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing, considering both homicide and suicide angles
- Postmortem Location
- Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH)
- Forensic Team Involved
- Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team