A woman was allegedly hacked to death by her husband in front of Club D Social Bar in West Siang district on Monday night. The deceased, identified as Toter Gangkak Ngomdir, was attacked by her husband Todak Ngomdir in a fit of rage after a heated argument ensued between the couple outside the premises.
According to West Siang SP Kardak Riba, the incident occurred between 10 pm and 10:30 pm on 6 July. Todak Ngomdir reportedly retrieved a dao from his car and inflicted a severe cut on the left side of his wife’s neck. Bar staff discovered the woman lying critically injured near the entrance and immediately alerted Aalo police station.
Police rushed to the spot and shifted the injured woman to the government hospital for urgent medical treatment. However, she succumbed to her injuries despite efforts by the medical team. The owner of Club D Social Bar 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. Todak Ngomdir surrendered at the Aalo police station on the night of 6 July. 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, which has been seized by the investigating officer for further analysis. Investigation into the case is underway, the police stated.
