A 28-year-old pregnant woman was allegedly killed by her engineer husband on Sunday following an argument over a land purchase in Dehugaon. He later attempted suicide.
Their latest dispute was allegedly over the purchase of agricultural land in their native village and the money required for the transaction. Despite Shubhangi being around three months pregnant, the accused allegedly did not take proper care of her and continued to argue with her over minor issues. He then allegedly jumped from the balcony of the second-floor house in an apparent suicide attempt. He sustained a leg fracture and was subsequently taken for treatment. Further investigation is ongoing.
The incident took place between 4:30 am and 5:30 am at the couple’s rented accommodation in Dehugaon. Police have booked Baraskar for murder under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The couple frequently quarrelled over various issues, according to the complaint lodged by Shubhangi’s father. Vikram Bansode, police inspector at Dehu Road police station, said, “Shubhangi had opposed the purchase of the farmland, which angered her husband. Police said that during the argument on Sunday morning, Baraskar allegedly attacked Shubhangi’s neck with a sharp weapon, causing fatal injuries.
