Bihar News: In a chilling incident from Pothiya, Katihar district of Bihar, a young bride named Roshni was shot dead just 10 days after her marriage. Roshni, 23, was sitting outside her home when two masked criminals on a bike approached and fatally shot her. Despite being rushed to Katihar Medical College, she succumbed to her injuries during treatment.Roshni had recently married Kartik Mandal, an employee in the Bihar Police. Allegations have emerged that her mother-in-law, Kiran Devi, orchestrated the attack due to dissatisfaction with the marriage and a dowry dispute. The newlyweds were in love for over a year before their marriage, but the situation took a grim turn when Roshnis mother-in-law demanded five lakh rupees as dowry. According to reports, Kiran Devi was furious that she had not received any dowry and had allegedly threatened to have Roshni killed.Tragedy strikes on newlyweds life The tragic incident occurred when the assailants stopped at Roshnis doorstep, and as they pulled out pistols, she tried to flee inside the house. However, before she could escape, a bullet struck her neck, causing her to collapse. The accuracy of the attack led authorities to believe that the criminals might be professional shooters.The Pothiya police have launched an investigation, inspecting CCTV footage in an attempt to apprehend the masked men involved in the attack. The case has raised concerns over rising dowry-related violence in the region.
