RAJKOT: A troubled marriage in Nana Varmora village of Bhuj taluka in Kutch district allegedly ended in a brutal crime when an 18-year-old man murdered his wife and disposed of her body in a well, driven by an illicit relationship and his desire to marry another woman, police said. The accused was arrested within hours of the crime.
Kulsum's father, Ramju Maman (53), lodged a complaint at the Madhapar police station in Kutch West against the accused, Mohsin Maman, for allegedly killing his wife (19), Kulsum alias Gulsum Maman, on Friday night.
According to the FIR, Kulsum was married to Mohsin two years ago, when she was still a minor, as per community customs. Police said Mohsin had allegedly been involved in a relationship with another woman from the same village for nearly five years, even before his marriage, which led to frequent quarrels between the couple. Investigators said Mohsin considered Kulsum an obstacle.
Police said that on Friday night, Mohsin allegedly slit Kulsum's throat with a sharp weapon, stuffed the body into a sack, transported it on a motorcycle to the farm where he worked, and disposed of it in a well.
The crime came to light on Saturday morning around 7am when Kulsum was reported missing from her in-laws' house. Her family, who live barely 200 metres away, launched a search. During the search, Kulsum's clothes were found floating in the well at the farm, leading to the recovery of her body.
Investigating officer A K Jadeja said the couple were first cousins, with Kulsum being the daughter of Mohsin's uncle. During interrogation, police found that Mohsin had resumed his relationship with the other woman after marriage, which allegedly culminated in the murder.
Police have recovered the knife allegedly used in the crime and the motorcycle used to transport the body. While no evidence has emerged regarding the involvement of Mohsin's parents, police said further investigation is underway to determine if others were involved.
A case has been registered under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
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