Murder Suspect Arrested in Nepal After Killing Woman in Turbhe, India
A month on, man who murdered woman in Turbhe arrested from Nepal
Hindustan Times
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Navi Mumbai police arrested Mohammad Akhtar in Nepal for the murder of Marjina Mondal, a 50-year-old woman from Turbhe village. The incident occurred on March 15, and Akhtar fled to Nepal after the crime, claiming the victim was involved in prostitution.
- 01Mohammad Akhtar was arrested in Nepal after a month-long investigation into the murder of Marjina Mondal.
- 02The murder occurred on March 15, when Mondal was stabbed to death.
- 03Akhtar fled to Nepal after switching off his mobile phone post-crime.
- 04He claimed the murder was a result of an argument over a failed prostitution arrangement.
- 05The police are verifying Akhtar's claims during their ongoing investigation.
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The Navi Mumbai police arrested Mohammad Akhtar in Beldangi village, Jhapa district, Nepal, for the murder of Marjina Mondal, a 50-year-old woman from Turbhe village. The murder took place on March 15, when Mondal was stabbed to death. Following the incident, police initiated an investigation, which led them to Akhtar, a resident of Kishanganj, Bihar. After he switched off his mobile phone and went into hiding, the police discovered he had fled to Nepal. During interrogation, Akhtar claimed that Mondal was involved in arranging women for prostitution and that a dispute arose when she failed to fulfill his request after he paid her ₹450 (approximately $5.50 USD). The police are currently investigating these claims to ascertain the truth behind the incident.
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The arrest highlights ongoing issues related to violence against women and the complexities of criminal investigations across borders.
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