J'khand: Woman 'shot dead' by husband for objecting to his extra-marital affair

Ranchi, Jan 24 (PTI) A woman was allegedly shot dead by her husband for objecting to his alleged extra-marital affair, in Jharkhand’s Ranchi on Saturday, police said.

The incident occurred in Manitola area under the Doranda police station limits. The deceased has been identified as Tarannum (40).

“As per preliminary investigation, it appears that the woman’s husband had an extra-marital affair. An altercation occurred between the couple over the issue, after which he allegedly shot her dead,” said Deepika Prasad, officer-in-charge of Doranda police station.

Police have recovered the firearm, and the woman’s body has been sent for post-mortem examination, Prasad said.

The accused is absconding, and search is underway to nab him, the officer added. PTI RPS RBT