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Suspecting infidelity, boyfriend slits Sikkim woman’s throat in Bengaluru
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A 22-year-old woman from Sikkim, working as a receptionist at a salon in Bengaluru, was found murdered at her rented residence in Doddakannahalli, Bellandur, police said. The victim, identified as Ati Hangma Subba, was allegedly killed by her boyfriend, Purba Lepcha, a hotel waiter from Darjeeling. Police said the accused suspected her fidelity.
BENGALURU: A 22-year-old woman from Sikkim, working as a receptionist at a salon in Bengaluru, was found murdered at her rented residence in Doddakannahalli, Bellandur, police said.
The victim, identified as Ati Hangma Subba, was allegedly killed by her boyfriend, Purba Lepcha, a hotel waiter from Darjeeling.
Police said the accused suspected her fidelity.
Both had come to the city about a month ago in search of work.
According to police, the incident took place early on Sunday morning after a heated argument between the two inside their house. The accused allegedly used a kitchen knife to slit the victim’s throat.
Police said an investigation is underway.