In a shocking incident, a man killed his wife and handed himself to the police in Checki-Audoora village of Mawer in North Kashmir’s Handwara on Thursday.
The family of the deceased stated that they received a call from local residents informing them that their daughter had been killed by her husband. Upon reaching the spot, they found her unconscious. The deceased’s family has demanded strict action against the accused person.
According to locals, the accused returned from out of state a few days ago, and they had an arranged marriage with four children. The accused , “as per locals, had prepared an axe to cut down a tree in their yard before the incident.” The accused, according to locals, was working as a mason.
Family members reported “On the fateful night, the wife called him for dinner while he was busy on the phone. When he arrived, he was angry and slapped her twice, according to a relative.”
After killing his wife with an axe, he left his children at his uncle’s house and later surrendered himself to the police. “We are demanding strict action against this murderer,” said a family member.
A police officer, confirming the incident to Rising Kashmir, said they are investigating the case professionally, adding that the body has been sent for autopsy. The officer stated that the final autopsy would clarify how she was killed.
The accused has been identified as Mohammad Maqbool Mir Son of, Ali Mohammad Mir resident of Cheki-audoora
Meanwhile, the incident has sent shockwaves among the people in the area.”
