25-Year-Old Nursing Student Killed in Front of Wife; Accused Father-in-Law Thrashed by Students
Shocking Incident at Darbhanga Medical College Hospital
In a tragic case of caste-based violence, a 25-year-old nursing student, Rahul Kumar, was shot dead in Bihar’s Darbhanga by his father-in-law inside a government hospital. The incident occurred in full public view, as his wife, Tannu Priya, watched in horror.
Rahul, a second-year BSc Nursing student, was attacked in the hospital campus where both he and Tannu studied and lived in the same hostel complex.
Key Details of the Case
- Victim: Rahul Kumar (25), second-year BSc Nursing student
- Accused: Premshankar Jha, father of Tannu Priya
- Location: Darbhanga Medical College & Hospital (DMCH), Bihar
- Trigger: Inter-caste marriage between Rahul and Tannu
- Incident: Rahul shot in the chest at point-blank range
- Witness: Tannu Priya (wife), present at the scene
Wife’s Testimony: “He Fell Into My Lap”
A visibly shaken Tannu Priya, a first-year nursing student, said the gunman wore a hoodie but she recognized him immediately.
“He had a gun. It was my father, Premshankar Jha. He shot my husband in the chest, in front of my eyes,” she said, breaking down.
She also alleged the entire family conspired to kill Rahul, stating they had previously filed a court complaint fearing for their lives after the intercaste wedding.
Aftermath: Students Attack the Accused
Following the shooting:
- Rahul’s fellow students and hostel boarders attacked Jha in retaliation
- Premshankar Jha was severely beaten and later hospitalized
- He is now being referred to Patna Medical College for better treatment
Police & Administration Response
Law enforcement officials quickly responded to the chaos at the hospital:
- Darbhanga DM Kaushal Kumar and SSP Jagannath Reddy visited the spot
- Large police deployment was made to manage the angry crowd
- Students demanded immediate justice for Rahul
Police Statement
“We first got information that a nursing student had been shot dead. Later, it came to light that it was due to a love marriage. We are taking legal action,” said SSP Jagannath Reddy.
What Happens Next?
- A case will be registered against Premshankar Jha and others involved
- Investigation will include conspiracy angle as claimed by Tannu
- Police security may be extended to protect Tannu going forward
Context: Caste Violence in Modern India
This tragic event underscores the ongoing issues of caste discrimination and honor-based violence in India, particularly around inter-caste marriages. Despite legal protections, families often resort to violence in the name of “honor.”
Summary
- Rahul Kumar, a nursing student, was murdered in front of his wife by her father
- The murder appears to be motivated by the couple’s inter-caste marriage
- Police have intervened, and the accused is hospitalized after student backlash
- Legal proceedings and investigations are underway
