The dead body of 17-year-old Biju G.C. has been recovered from the bank of Kaligandaki river on 15th October. Biju who hailed from Jaljala rural municipality-5, Lekhpath was married to 34-year-old Asim Khadka of Baglung Municipality-3. 

Earlier, Khadka had made Biju elope with him after Biju's family had rejected his proposal to marry, said the uncle Tilak G.C. 

Biju was tortured to bring a dowry, Biju's mother recounts Bijus' conversation with her after her marriage with Khadka. Biju's parents have filed a complaint of murder, rape, and abduction against Khadka. Police are further investigating the incident.