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A man in Bandar, Narayanganj, has himself called the national emergency service number 999 to report killing his wife. The husband is accused of killing the housewife, Sufia Akter Nishi (24), over suspicion of an extramarital affair and family discord. Police later arrested the accused at the scene.
The incident took place at the victim’s father’s house behind the old mosque in Tingaon Uttarpara area of Bandar at dawn on Tuesday (13 October). The arrested Abdul Mannan alias Monir (28) is the son of Shafiqul Islam Babul of Baruipara area in Godagari upazila of Rajshahi.
According to local sources, the couple often quarrelled over suspicion of an extramarital affair and family discord. The two also had an argument on Monday night. It is alleged that at one point, after his wife fell asleep, Monir strangled her by wrapping an orna around her neck and then killed her by slitting her throat.
After the killing, Monir himself called 999 and told the duty officer of Bandar Police Station about killing his wife. On receiving the information, a team of police led by SI Nur Hossain quickly reached the spot, recovered the body and arrested the accused Monir.
Bandar Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Jamal Uddin said the killing took place due to family discord. The body has been sent to the morgue of Narayanganj General Hospital for a post-mortem. The accused husband has been arrested and legal action will be taken against him.
