Kamrup (Assam), 04 November (HS): A family dispute took a tragic turn in Assam’s Kamrup district, where a man allegedly killed his wife with a sharp weapon before dying by suicide. The incident, which claimed two lives, has triggered grief and shock in the locality.

According to information, the incident took place around midnight on Tuesday at Islampur locality of Bardonga Batakuchi village under Kania police station in Rangia.

The accused, identified as Imdad Ali, allegedly attacked his wife, Mabiyara Begum, with a sharp weapon while she was sleeping inside their house, killing her on the spot.

After allegedly committing the murder, Imdad Ali reportedly travelled to Kalmani village, located around four kilometres from the scene, where he killed by suicide.

Preliminary information suggests that a family dispute may have led to the incident. However, the exact circumstances and motive behind the deaths have not yet been established.

A police team rushed to the spot after receiving information and initiated an investigation into the incident. Police are examining the sequence of events to ascertain the circumstances that led to the two deaths.

The incident has cast a pall of gloom over the area, with local residents expressing shock over the tragic deaths.-------------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash