In a shocker from Assam’s Golaghat, a man jumped in front of a moving train after allegedly stabbing his daughter-in-law, inflicting serious injuries to her.
The incident as reported near Kamarbandha village in Golaghat East Tehsil on Saturday morning.
According to information received, the deceased man, identified as Hiren Bora, allegedly attacked his daughter-in-law with a sharp object, following which he went to the nearby railway tracks and jumped in front of speeding train, killing him on the spot.
Meanwhile, the daughter-in-law has been identified as one Pompi Bora. She is currently under treatment at a nearby hospital.
The reason behind the escalation is yet to be established.
Local police later reached the scene and recovered the man’s body for post-mortem.
Further investigation is on.
Last month, an elderly man was allegedly murdered by his domestic help who he had employed at his tea estate located in Tezpur. The harrowing incident was reported from Malijan Tea Estate.
The deceased, identified as Upen Nath, was allegedly bludgeoned to death by his domestic help for reasons unknown.
According to sources, the murder was committed two days prior following which the accused house help went into hiding. The accused has been identified as one Dhiren Toti.
