Carpenter Arrested for Allegedly Killing Pregnant Wife in Assam
Assam: Carpenter, 28, held for killing 7-month-pregnant wife after fight over affair
Hindustan Times
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A 28-year-old carpenter, Beru Miya Laskar, has been arrested in Cachar district, Assam, for allegedly murdering his seven-month-pregnant wife, Rabiya Begum, following a dispute over his extramarital affair. Rabiya's family reported signs of strangulation and previous abuse, while Beru claims her death was a suicide.
- 01Beru Miya Laskar allegedly killed his pregnant wife, Rabiya Begum, during a domestic dispute.
- 02Rabiya's family discovered she had died after being taken to a hospital with signs of strangulation.
- 03The couple had been married for six years and had two children.
- 04Beru denies the murder charge, claiming Rabiya took her own life.
- 05Police are investigating the case and have collected digital evidence related to the incident.
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In Cachar district, Assam, Beru Miya Laskar, a 28-year-old carpenter, was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife, Rabiya Begum, who was seven months pregnant. The incident occurred after a dispute over Beru's extramarital affair. Rabiya's family reported that Beru called them to inform them of her critical condition, but upon arrival at Silchar Medical College and Hospital, they found she had already died. They noticed signs of strangulation on her neck and injuries consistent with physical abuse. Rabiya's cousin stated that she had previously suffered abuse from Beru and had left him multiple times, only to return after family intervention. Beru, however, claims that Rabiya committed suicide due to her distress over his affair. The police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for murder and are continuing their investigation, having recovered digital evidence related to the case. The investigating officer indicated that the evidence may lead to further charges.
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This tragic incident highlights issues of domestic violence and the need for better support systems for victims in Assam.
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