Assam: Woman stabs husband to death over alleged affair in Merapani, surrenders to police

A man was brutally murdered by his wife at D-Chuk village in Chaudang Pathar, Merapani, Assam on Monday, November 3 night.

The deceased has been identified as Nareshwar Thengal, who was allegedly attacked and killed on the spot with a sharp weapon by his younger wife, Rupa Thengal. Preliminary investigations suggest that the accused committed the crime under the suspicion of her husband’s extramarital relationship.

Following the gruesome act, Rupa reportedly walked into the Merapani Police Station and surrendered herself before the authorities. Sources said she appeared visibly shaken and intoxicated at the time of surrender. She was subsequently taken to Golaghat Civil Hospital for medical examination and treatment.

Meanwhile, senior police officials reached the crime scene shortly after the incident was reported and launched an in-depth investigation. The victim’s body has been sent for post-mortem examination as part of the ongoing probe.

Police have registered a case and are verifying all angles surrounding the murder, including possible prior domestic disputes between the couple