In a shocking incident, a man strangulated his wife to death and later consumed poison at Shangharsh Nagar under the limits of Purani Basti police station. However, the man was soon rushed to Dr BR Ambedkar Memorial Hospital (BRAMH) where his condition was reportedly stable, police said on Sunday.
According to police the deceased was identified as Triveni Sahu (30) wife of Ramesh Sahu resident of Shangharsh Nagar, Purani Basti. “The accused Ramesh Sahu and the deceased Triveni Sahu had tied nuptial knot about 8 years back,” said investigating officer.
Police further said Ramesh used to doubt over the character of Triveni and due to this reason the couple for past sometimes had developed strained relationship. “On the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday the victim and accused again had heated exchange of words over the same issue. Enraged over it Ramesh strangulated Triveni.
later on during the early hours of Sunday he came out of house and was found lying near the Ganesh Pandal installed near his house,” investigating officer informed and added that saliva were noticed coming out from his mouth. The locals then rushed Ramesh to his house where they were shocked to find Triveni lying dead. Residents of the area then informed Purani Basti police and Ramesh was moved to BRAMH. The condition of accused is reportedly out of danger. Meanwhile, Purani Basti police has registered a case of murder against Ramesh.
Notably few days back a man resident of Janjgiri village under Anda police station, 21 km away from Durg, killed his mother, wife and three children and then committed suicide by hanging from the ceiling.