-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM: A 45- year- old mason from Kasai- Dodamarg allegedly murdered his 40- year- old wife at Latambarcem- Bicholim on Monday.
According to police, the accused was staying in a hut at Bicholim with his wife. On Monday, the accused allegedly murdered his wife and later informed his son about it. Police further informed that following the incident, the son tried to search his mother and later registered a complaint with Bicholim Police. After a search was carried out on Tuesday, the police found the body at an isolated place at Latambarcem. According to information, the woman’s hands were found tied, while a rope tied around her neck. Based on the complaint from the son, the police registered an offence against the accused under Section 302 IPC. Police said the dog squad was pressed into service and finger print experts were also called at the site. According to information, the couple had strained relations and the police are searching for the accused, who is reported to be absconding. The reason behind the murder is yet to be ascertained.
