Shillong, July 27: In Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur, a tragic incident occurred on Wednesday where a man identified as Raqeeb allegedly slit his wife’s throat, resulting in her death. The incident took place in Shantipuram Colony in the Sadar Bazaar area. Raqeeb, along with his family members, fled the scene after committing the crime.
Raqeeb and his wife Khalida had been married for 13 years but had frequent arguments. Recently, Khalida had been living with her parents for a month due to family disputes. However, on Wednesday, Raqeeb called her to his house, and during a heated argument, the situation turned violent.
As per India Today, using a sharp weapon, Raqeeb reportedly slit his wife’s throat, causing her immediate death. The police were informed about the incident and promptly arrived at the scene. Khalida’s body was sent for postmortem, and a search operation was initiated to locate Raqeeb, who is currently on the run.
Further investigations into the case are underway, with Khalida’s parents also present at the scene. According to Khalida’s brother, Shahnavaz, Raqeeb had previously attempted to set Khalida on fire eight years ago, indicating a history of domestic violence. He also mentioned that the accused’s parents were involved in the disputes between the couple.