Both the husband and wife were employed as laborers, and he had a habit of consuming alcohol. Five years ago, the couple remarried. Laxman’s sister also resides nearby. Their drinking often led to arguments, but it was never imagined that these disputes could escalate to murder.
Highlights
- The incident occurred in Sulagaon, Barwah; the husband’s suicide followed the murder.
Nai Duniya Representative, Barwah. A shocking incident has taken place in the nearby village of Sulagaon. After murdering his wife, the accused husband buried her in the ground. The corpse was interred beneath the cot where he slept but was not fully covered, with the woman’s hand protruding from the soil. This led to the body beginning to decompose, prompting neighbors to inquire about it. Fearing the consequences, the accused husband subsequently took his own life by ingesting pesticides. The events unfolded on Thursday evening. The police arrived at the scene upon receiving information about the incident. They recovered both bodies and initiated a postmortem examination. An investigation into the case has also commenced.
The hand of the deceased wife was visible in this manner.
- Station in-charge of Barwah, Balram Singh Rathore, indicated that it appears Laxman committed suicide, but the circumstances surrounding Rukmanibai’s death will be clarified after the postmortem report.
- The medical team from Barwah has conducted postmortems on both bodies and returned them to family members.
- According to the TI, when villagers arrived Thursday evening, they found the body of Laxman, son of Dubalia (45), lying outside his home.
- He was also found with a water bottle and a pesticide container.
- The villagers had already broken the lock on the house out of suspicion due to a foul odor emanating from within.
- Upon entering, they discovered the body of Rukmanibai (40) buried under the cot, with her hand sticking out of the pit.
- The body appeared to be hastily buried.
- The TI confirmed that the police are investigating the matter from all angles.
Both had a history of alcohol consumption
- Preliminary reports from villagers indicate that both the husband and wife worked as laborers.
- They were known to drink alcohol regularly. About five years ago, they remarried.
- Laxman’s sister lives close by, and disputes fueled by their drinking were common.
- However, it was never anticipated that these arguments could escalate to murder.
- The villagers are in shock after this tragic incident. The TI mentioned that Laxman possibly killed Rukmani following a heated argument related to alcohol.
- Details regarding the exact cause of their dispute remain unknown at this time.
- Further information about Rukmani’s death will be available following the postmortem report.
- This will help clarify whether the case involves murder or suicide.