Phansidewa, 15th July: A distressing incident unfolded on Friday night as a man allegedly strangled his wife to death during a domestic altercation in the Kokrajote area of Phansidewa. The victim has been identified as Geeta Soren.
According to local sources, Geeta Soren and Ranjit Soren had been married for four years. However, their marriage was marred by frequent arguments, leading to numerous intervention meetings. After returning from a local fair last night, the couple went to sleep. In the early hours of the morning, the family members were awakened by harrowing screams. Upon unlocking the door, they discovered Geeta lying in a pool of blood. The accused husband fled the scene, wielding a sharp weapon.
The Phansidewa police swiftly responded to the news and apprehended the accused husband, who later surrendered. Kuila Hembrom, the mother of the deceased, called for stringent punishment for the accused in light of the tragic incident.
Meanwhile, the body of the victim was recovered and transferred to the North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH) for an autopsy. The accused was subsequently presented before the Siliguri Sub-Divisional Court. The police are currently conducting further investigations into the entire incident.