Shillong: A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of his wife at their rented home in Nongrah, Nonglum, following a confession and subsequent surrender to police authorities.
The accused, identified as Donald Sohtun, is believed to have killed his wife, Priya Khongstia, after a domestic dispute triggered by suspicions of infidelity.
Investigators found that the confrontation between the couple escalated, resulting in Sohtun fatally attacking his wife with a stone. After the incident, Sohtun reportedly fled the scene, wrapping the victim’s body in a blanket. Her remains were discovered three days later, prompting the registration of an FIR on May 30.
Police, assisted by forensic experts and sniffer dogs, recovered the stone suspected to be the murder weapon from the scene. The case is being treated with priority, and a charge sheet is expected to be filed soon. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to gather all relevant evidence to build a strong case.
Sohtun has been remanded to judicial custody as investigations continue. The police have taken swift action in this case, and the accused is facing the consequences of his actions. The court will determine the course of justice in this matter, and the family of the victim can expect a thorough investigation and prosecution.
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