UP man gets life term for killing wife over 'affair'

AGRA: A court in Agra sentenced a 32-year-old man to life imprisonment for murdering his 25-year-old wife with the help of his minor friend in 2023, after suspecting her of having an affair.

Additional district govt counsel Vijay Verma said Akash Kumar's marriage to Rekha deteriorated after he began suspecting her of an affair with a neighbour. On Aug 15, Akash and his friend lured Rekha to Agra's Malpura area, where Akash slit her throat with a sharp weapon.

The body was found on Aug 17, and a case was registered the next day based on a complaint by Rekha's sister, Indravati Devi. Akash and the minor were arrested on Aug 19 under IPC sections 302 (murder). A chargesheet was filed on Nov 7.

The verdict was delivered on Friday by additional district judge Shiv Kumar who also imposed a fine of Rs 25,000 on him. The minor's case is ongoing before Juvenile Justice Board.

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