Staff Reporter

AALO, 7 Jul: A woman was allegedly hacked to death by her husband in front of Club D Social Bar here in West Siang district on Monday night.

The deceased has been identified as Toter Gangkak Ngomdir.

According to police sources, on 6 July, between 10 pm and 10:30 pm, the alleged accused, Todak Ngomdir, entered Club D Social Bar and insisted that his wife, who was present inside, accompany him out.

“Shortly after they stepped outside the premises, a heated argument ensued between the couple,” West Siang SP Kardak Riba informed.

The SP added that, in a fit of rage, Todak Ngomdir reportedly retrieved a dao from his car and attacked his wife, inflicting a severe cut on the left side of her neck.

“Bar staff discovered the woman lying critically injured near the entrance and immediately alerted Aalo police station,” the SP informed.

Police rushed to the spot and shifted the injured woman to the government hospital here for urgent medical treatment. However, she succumbed to her injuries despite efforts by the medical team, the SP said.

The police disclosed also that the owner of Club D Social Bar subsequently lodged a written complaint with the police, requesting registration of an FIR and a thorough investigation into the matter.

Based on the complaint, the Aalo police station has registered a case under Section 103 (1) BNS.

It is learnt that the alleged accused, Todak Ngomdir, surrendered at the Aalo police station on the night of 6 July itself.

The body of the deceased was handed over to her relatives after postmortem examination for the last rites. Forensic experts visited the scene of crime and lifted evidence, and the same has been seized by the investigating officer for further analysis. Investigation into the case is underway, the police stated.