Goalpara, June 4: A newly married woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Assam’s Goalpara district, with her family alleging that she was poisoned and murdered by her husband and in-laws.
The incident was reported from Meserbhita village under Lakhipur Police Station, triggering tension and concern in the locality.
According to family members, the deceased, identified as Samina Khatun of Nidanpur village, had married Rakibul Hussain of Meserbhita around three months ago. The victim’s relatives alleged that she had been subjected to both physical and mental harassment by her husband and in-laws since the marriage.
The situation escalated after Samina’s family was informed of her death on Wednesday, June 3. They further alleged that the husband and his family fled the area soon after informing them, raising suspicions over the circumstances surrounding her death.
Claiming it to be a case of premeditated murder, the family alleged that Samina was forced to consume poison and demanded the immediate arrest of all those involved, along with strict legal action.
Meanwhile, police have initiated an investigation into the incident and are examining all possible angles. Officials stated that the exact cause of death will be confirmed only after the post-mortem examination report is received and the investigation is completed.
