This actress was brutally murdered during broad day light. While husband claimed to be innocent, he was arrested later on.
Whether it was Jiah Khan or Sushant Singh Rajput, several Bollywood actors have passed away under mysterious circumstances. While some claim these actors were murdered, others believe they took their own lives. However, the actress we’re discussing today was murdered in broad daylight. According to her husband, she was shot in the head at point-blank range. If you’re wondering who we’re talking about, it’s Jharkhand-based actress Riya Kumari, also known as Isha Alya.
Isha’s husband, Prakash Kumar, informed the police and media that he, along with his wife and two-year-old daughter, was travelling from Ranchi to Kolkata. He had pulled over on National Highway 16 so his wife could feed their child, and he stepped out of the car to relieve himself.
“Suddenly, a white car parked behind us. Three men got out, and one of them attacked me. He took my wallet and pushed me. Suddenly, I heard my wife shouting. Before I could react, I heard a gunshot, and they fled,” Kumar recounted about the incident.
However, the doctors who conducted the autopsy revealed that the actress was shot in the head from point-blank range, and there were no other injury marks. An empty bullet shell was also found inside the car.
Meanwhile, after Isha’s body was handed over to her family, they took the mortal remains of the actress to their ancestral village Chauparan. However, the villagers did not allow her last rites to take place as she married outside her cast.
Who was Isha Alya aka Riya Kumari?
Riya Kumari, whose stage name was Isha Alya, was known for regional films and music albums. She gained recognition for her role in Maiya Tore Khatir (2021) and acted in Jharkhand’s regional languages like Khortha. Her husband, Prakash Kumar, is a producer of regional films and song albums.
According to the news agency IANS, the police remain sceptical of Kumar’s account, as it is filled with several implausible coincidences. Later, Kumar was arrested.
Motive of the Murder
Prior to marrying Isha Alya, Prakash was already married to another woman with whom he had two children—something Isha was unaware of. When she discovered this a few months into their marriage, it led to significant turmoil in the household. The couple frequently argued over the issue, and on several occasions, their disputes escalated into physical altercations.
