A 40 year old man was killed after allegedly being struck on the head with an iron rod by his wife and an Indian national in Jahada Rural Municipality, Morang district.
The victim, Budharam Soren, lived in Mohanpur, Jahada Rural Municipality 2.
On Sunday night around 10 p.m., Soren reportedly received multiple blows to the head from his 35 year old wife, Kamali Maske, and 27 year old Indian national Sunil Mishra, according to police.
He died at the scene due to his injuries.
Indian National Arrested for Murder
Mishra has been arrested following the incident, confirmed Lekhnath Dahal, Police Inspector at the District Police Office in Morang.
The weapon used in the attack has been recovered, and Mishra is in custody.
Soren’s wife allegedly fled the scene, and police are actively searching for her.
Motive Unknown in Morang Murder
Police are still investigating the reasons behind the attack.
Currently, there is no identified motive for the incident, and police are gathering statements from the suspects and witnesses to clarify the events leading up to the attack.
Both suspects are now undergoing further investigation and legal action.
The incident has raised new concerns about violent crime in Morang district, prompting police to delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding Soren’s death.