Tragic Tale of Trust: Man's Jealousy Leads to Gruesome Crime
A 21-year-old man allegedly murdered his pregnant wife due to suspicions about her fidelity, causing the foetus to be expelled. He attempted to mask the crime as a fire accident. Police arrested him after the woman's mother's complaint revealed the truth.
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In a shocking turn of events, a man has been accused of murdering his pregnant wife in a chilling act fueled by jealousy. The 21-year-old allegedly smothered her with a pillow, leading to the expulsion of the foetus, before attempting an elaborate cover-up.
The incident, which occurred on January 16, saw the accused take desperate measures to portray the death as a fire accident. Police revealed that he tried to destroy evidence by setting their home ablaze.
Arrested on January 20, the suspect's grim actions came to light following a complaint by the victim's mother. The couple, who met online and married in 2022, had been struggling with trust issues before the tragic incident.
(With inputs from agencies.)