Man held for throttling wife to death for 'refusing sex'
Hyderabad, June 1: A man in his mid-20s was arrested here for allegedly murdering his wife for "refusing to have sex" with him, just a month after she delivered their second child, police said on Wednesday.
The murder took place on May 20, and police cracked the case 10 days later. When the police thoroughly interrogated him, he confessed to the crime, the police said, adding that the post-mortem report confirmed the cause of death.
According to the police, the woman had delivered their second child just one month ago when on the night of May 20, the man tried to have sex with her but she refused. He reportedly became angered over it and strangled her to death.
The accused then panicked and informed his relatives. They took the woman to a hospital but doctors there declared her brought dead.
The woman's father filed a complaint with police, who during preliminary investigations found some nail marks on the woman's throat and picked up the man and interrogated him, a police official at Saidabad Police Station said.
During his interrogation, the man confessed that he had killed his wife after she "refused sex" with him, the official said. The post-mortem report also confirmed the cause of death after which the accused was arrested and sent to jail, he added.
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FBI Director Kash Patel faces uncertain future amid controversies: Report
New Delhi: Kash Patel, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, is reportedly likely to be removed from his position in the administration of Donald Trump, according to recent media reports citing senior White House officials.
The development comes amid a series of controversies surrounding Patel, with reports suggesting that his position has become increasingly tenuous. A White House official was quoted as saying that it is “only a matter of time” before action is taken.
The report surfaced shortly before a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, adding to the tense political environment.
Patel, who gained prominence for his strong stance against what he described as the “deep state” and his alignment with Trump’s political messaging during the 2024 election campaign, has faced scrutiny over allegations related to past alcohol-related incidents. Reports indicate that he had acknowledged two prior arrests linked to public drinking during his student years.
Further pressure has come from members of the Democratic Party, who have called for Patel to undergo an evaluation related to alcohol consumption patterns. Despite the allegations, Patel has maintained that he has never been intoxicated while on duty.
In March, a hacking incident reportedly linked to an Iran-associated group compromised Patel’s personal email account, leading to the publication of personal material. A Justice Department official confirmed that the breach appeared to be authentic.
The situation follows the recent dismissal of Pam Bondi as US Attorney General earlier this month, a move reportedly driven by dissatisfaction within the administration over legal and political developments. Patel is considered to be among officials whose positions may be under review following her removal.
Despite ongoing speculation, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that President Trump continues to have confidence in Patel. In response to media reports, Patel has filed a $250 million lawsuit against The Atlantic, alleging defamation over claims regarding his conduct.
