Dhanbad Crime News: Husband Kills Wife, Buries Body to Hide Evidence

Dhanbad Murder Case | Domestic Violence | Crime in Jharkhand

Dhanbad, May 4, 2025: A shocking case of domestic violence turned fatal in the Rajganj area of Dhanbad, where a man allegedly strangled his wife to death and buried her body in a secluded location in an attempt to destroy evidence. The accused, Manbodh Pandit, has been arrested and the body has been recovered by the police for post-mortem examination.

Husband Tried to Pass Off Murder as Suicide

Following the murder, the accused contacted the woman’s family claiming she had died by suicide. However, the suspicious circumstances raised red flags for the victim’s relatives, who immediately alerted local authorities, including the Mukhiya of Bagdaha Panchayat, Babulal Mahto and Panchayat Committee Member Dhananjay Mahto.

The police were informed and launched an immediate investigation.

Police Interrogation Revealed Confession

During interrogation, the accused reportedly confessed to the crime. He admitted to strangling his wife, Lakshmi Pandit and burying her body about half a kilometer away from their residence in a deserted area.

The Dhanbad police, under the supervision of Magistrate Ravindra Thakur and following orders from Rajganj Station House Officer Alisha Kumari, recovered the body from a shallow grave late Saturday night.

Victim Identified: Lakshmi Pandit from Bokaro

The deceased has been identified as Lakshmi Pandit, daughter of the late Uttam Pandit from Narra village, Bokaro district. She was married to Manbodh Pandit seven years ago. The couple had two young children, both of whom are now left without their mother.

Family members revealed that Lakshmi had been facing continuous abuse at the hands of her husband. Previous complaints of physical assault had been filed against the accused, indicating a history of domestic violence.

Sister of Deceased Alleges Repeated Abuse

Lakshmi’s sister, Neha Singh Rajawat, accused Manbodh of consistently abusing and assaulting her sister. She alleged that he eventually killed Lakshmi by strangling her and buried the body in an attempt to erase all evidence.

The allegations point to a long-standing pattern of domestic violence, which tragically escalated into a murder case.

FIR Registered, Legal Proceedings Underway

BSSDO Purushottam Kumar Singh confirmed that a First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against the accused. He is currently in police custody as the investigation continues.

Forensic experts are assisting with the case to gather scientific evidence from the burial site. Authorities are also verifying earlier complaints of abuse filed by the victim’s family.

Community Reacts: Demands for Justice

The brutal murder has sparked outrage in the local community. Residents of Kanatand village are demanding strict legal action and immediate justice for the victim. Several have called on local officials to ensure the safety and welfare of the orphaned children and financial assistance for the grieving family.