Man Murders Wife and Stages Road Accident to Claim Rs 30 Lakh Insurance in Jharkhand

Oct 14, 2025 05:12 pm CST

In a shocking case of insurance fraud from Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district, a 30-year-old man murdered his newly-wedded wife and staged the crime as a road accident to claim Rs 30 lakh in insurance money. The suspect's suspicious behavior during funeral rites prompted an investigation that revealed his elaborate deception, leading to his confession and arrest.