A woman and her suspected lover were arrested in Morang district, Nepal, for allegedly planning to murder the woman’s husband to cover up their affair.
Budhram Soren, 40, was found dead at his home in Mohanpur, Ward No. 2 of Jahada Rural Municipality. Authorities reported he suffered head injuries from being struck with an iron rod.
Soren’s wife, Kamali Baske, 35, and her alleged lover, Sunil Mishra, 27, from Katihar district, Bihar, were taken into custody.
Preliminary investigations indicate they conspired to kill Soren after he discovered their relationship, according to Morang Police Chief Superintendent Kabit Katwal.
Soren, a laborer, had returned home on Sunday to celebrate Tihar with his family. He worked at an industry in Jherahat.
Soren, his wife, and Mishra reportedly consumed alcohol together, after which Soren went to sleep. It is alleged that Baske and Mishra attacked him in his sleep with an iron rod, causing fatal injuries.
Soren’s 13 year old daughter found her father’s body after using her key to enter the locked room. She discovered him lying in a pool of blood.
The family and locals notified the police, who arrived to investigate the scene.
Mishra was apprehended nearby shortly after the incident, while Baske attempted to escape and was arrested the following morning in a nearby paddy field. Authorities believe she was trying to flee to India.
The investigation revealed the alleged murder weapon, and both suspects remain in police custody as inquiries proceed.
Authorities suspect the murder was premeditated to conceal their affair, as evidence suggests Soren had learned about it, prompting the alleged plot. Further investigation into the allegations is ongoing.