Ranchi: Daughter-in-law Arrested for Murdering Homeopathic Doctor

Ranchi: City police arrested a woman on Sunday for allegedly murdering her father-in-law, a well-known homeopathic practitioner, in the Vidyanagar locality. Investigators believe the accused suffocated the elderly doctor with a pillow following a heated domestic dispute.

A Defenseless Victim

The deceased, identified as Dr. K.P. Gupta, was a reputed figure in the local community. For the past several days, Dr. Gupta had been bedridden after suffering a debilitating stroke. Police officials noted that his paralyzed condition left him entirely dependent on his family for care and physically unable to resist an attack.

Suspicion and Confession

The Pandra OP police launched an investigation on Saturday after receiving reports of a suspicious death at the residence. While questioning the family, officers noted conflicting statements and suspicious behavior from the daughter-in-law, leading them to take her into custody.

During interrogation, the woman reportedly confessed to the crime. She alleged that frequent arguments over domestic issues had strained their relationship. On the day of the incident, another confrontation allegedly triggered a fit of rage, during which she used a pillow to suffocate the weakened doctor.

Investigation and Community Reaction

As news of the arrest spread, panicked residents gathered outside the Gupta residence, expressing disbelief that a family member could commit such a crime against a vulnerable relative.

• Medical Examination: Authorities have sent Dr. Gupta’s body to the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) for a post-mortem to confirm the exact cause of death.

• Legal Action: Police have registered a formal murder case. Investigators are currently probing whether other factors or individuals played a role in the crime.

The accused remains in police custody as the investigation continues under the Pandra OP jurisdiction.