21-year-old arrested for murdering wife, dumping body in stormwater drain in Bengaluru

A 21-year-old man has been arrested in Bengaluru for the murder of his wife, Ruksana Khatun. The suspect allegedly killed his wife following an argument over suspected infidelity and disposed of her body in a stormwater drain.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing issues regarding domestic violence and femicide in urban India.
21-year-old arrested for murdering wife, dumping body in stormwater drain in Bengaluru Bengaluru The police have arrested a 21-year-old man for allegedly murdering his wife and disposing of her body near a stormwater drain off Gopalapura Main Road in West Bengaluru. The accused has been identified as Mohammad Izar, a native of Bihar, who allegedly killed his wife, Ruksana Khatun, 25. The incident came to light on October 13, when a beat police officer found Ruksana’s decomposed body near the drain. An investigator in the case said that they launched investigations to identify the body. “When we were inquiring about any possible missing persons in the locality, a resident revealed that Izar’s wife had not been seen in the area for some time.
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