A man suspected of murdering his wife in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, was found dead in a suspected suicide, prompting a police investigation into the tragic case.
Key Points
- Mobin Sheikh allegedly murdered his wife, Sharifia, with an axe following a domestic dispute in Bagheta village.
- Sheikh had been absconding since the alleged murder on April 16.
- Sheikh's body was found hanging from a tree in Gauri Khanpur village, suggesting a possible suicide.
- Police suspect Sheikh died by suicide due to fear of arrest or remorse.
A man, who had been absconding after allegedly hacking his wife dead here, presumably died by suicide by hanging himself from a tree, police said on Tuesday.
Police Investigation Into Death
Additional Superintendent of Police (Banda) Shiv Raj said Mobin Sheikh (45) had allegedly murdered his wife Sharifia (45) with an axe during a domestic dispute on April 16 in Bagheta village, under Baberu police station limits, and had fled the area.
He said on Monday, Sheikh's body was found hanging from a noose tied to a tree in a field in Gauri Khanpur village.
The official said it appears that Sheikh died by suicide by hanging himself, either out of fear of arrest or remorse.
He said the body has been sent for post-mortem, and a comprehensive investigation into the entire incident has been initiated.
