Family Tragedy: The Untold Story Behind a Fatal Affair

A 50-year-old man was arrested for killing his nephew, who was having an affair with his married daughter. After hitting the nephew with a lathi, he staged the scene as a suicide. The incident occurred in Jharkhand's Palamu district, leading to the arrest of the accused.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Medininagar | Updated: 17-05-2026 17:37 IST | Created: 17-05-2026 17:37 IST
Family Tragedy: The Untold Story Behind a Fatal Affair
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A 50-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly murdering his nephew over an extramarital affair with his married daughter. The incident unfolded in Jharkhand's Palamu district.

The nephew, 24-year-old Pawan Singh, was discovered hanging from a tree in a local forest. Local law enforcement revealed that Singh was involved with his cousin, who is already married.

In a fit of rage, the accused, Ravi Singh, killed his nephew after an argument on May 15. An investigation led to his confession and arrest, confirming his staged attempt to make the murder appear as a suicide.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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