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Woman Arrested in Assam for Allegedly Murdering Husband in Kerala

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Meta Description: A woman from Assam is taken into custody by Kerala Police after allegedly killing her husband and attempting to destroy evidence. The case reveals troubling circumstances surrounding the couple’s recent relocation for work.

Guwahati: In a shocking incident, Kerala Police have apprehended Zahida Khatun, a woman from Assam’s Cachar district, for the suspected murder of her husband, Babul Hussain. The incident occurred in Kerala, where the couple had moved just two months earlier in search of employment.Reports indicate that Khatun is accused of attacking Babul with a sharp object, resulting in a severe throat injury. In a disturbing attempt to obliterate evidence, she allegedly poured acid over his deceased body. Babul, originally from Moirabari in Assam’s Morigaon district, had been living in Kerala with Zahida, his second wife.Concerns began to arise when Babul’s first wife, who remained in Moirabari, was unable to reach him for over a week. Growing increasingly anxious, she sought help from his friends and ultimately contacted his landlord in Kerala for assistance. The landlord, noticing Babul’s prolonged absence, decided to investigate the situation. Upon forcibly entering Babul’s rented room, he was met with a foul odor and discovered the decaying body of his tenant.The authorities swiftly launched an investigation, tracking Khatun’s movements after the alleged crime. It was revealed that she had fled back to her hometown in Cachar, Assam. Kerala Police, collaborating with local law enforcement agencies, successfully located and arrested her.This tragic case highlights the complexities of domestic relationships and the dire consequences that can arise from unresolved tensions. As the investigation continues, the community is left to grapple with the unsettling nature of this incident, which underscores the urgent need for awareness and intervention in cases of domestic violence.

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