In a shocking case from Phulwari Sharif, Patna, a young man was murdered inside his home. The crime was orchestrated by the victim’s sister-in-law at the behest of her husband. The woman received a month-long training in firearms before carrying out the act. All three individuals involved are now in custody.
The incident occurred in Bhusaula Danapur, where Rizwan Qureshi was brutally murdered on Sunday morning. Police swiftly apprehended three suspects within eight hours: Rizwan’s elder brother, Shahbaz Qureshi; his wife, Shabnam; and Syed Raza, a resident of Jamaluddinchak, who supplied the weapon.
Authorities recovered a country-made pistol, seven live cartridges, and an empty cartridge from the scene. Investigations revealed that Rizwan had an illicit relationship with his sister-in-law, which persisted even after her marriage. This caused growing discord within the family. Shahbaz, the elder brother, was angered by the relationship. Despite attempts to resolve the issue, he ultimately devised a plot.
According to City SP Paschimi Bhanu Pratap Singh, Shahbaz pressured his wife, threatening to divorce her if she refused to murder Rizwan. Fearing the consequences, Shabnam conspired to kill her brother-in-law.
On Saturday night, as planned, Shabnam mixed sleeping pills into the family’s tea, causing everyone to fall into a deep sleep. Taking advantage of the darkness, Shabnam shot Rizwan while he slept, killing him instantly. To protect her husband, she locked him in a room to deflect suspicion. After the murder, she switched off her mobile phone and attempted to flee Patna Junction.
Shahbaz procured a pistol and six cartridges from Syed Raza to execute the murder. He took his wife to Khagaul Canal to teach her how to shoot, and she fired three rounds to hone her skills. Furthermore, she also learned to handle firearms from YouTube videos. She underwent training for a month.
The accused woman confessed to the crime during interrogation. Based on the statement of the deceased’s wife, Yasmin Khatoon, an FIR was registered at the Phulwari Sharif police station. A special team was formed under the leadership of City SP Bhanu Pratap Singh and SDPO-1 Sushil Kumar. The woman was initially detained, and under intense questioning, she confessed to killing her brother-in-law, Rizwan, due to pressure and fear from her husband.
