Angul murder case: Wife, lover arrested for allegedly killing husband

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Angul: Police have arrested a woman and her alleged lover for the murder of her husband, Dilip Sethi, in  Angul district.

Bagadia police apprehended the accused, identified as Saudamini Sethi and Khageswar Sahu, after investigating the case.

According to reports, the duo allegedly poisoned the victim’s chicken before strangling him and attacking him with an axe. Investigators suspect that an extramarital relationship was the motive behind the crime.

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Police said the accused allegedly went to watch a jatra performance after the murder, purportedly in an attempt to divert suspicion and conceal their involvement.

A scientific team assisted investigators in examining evidence, and police reportedly solved the case within 48 hours.

Further legal proceedings against the accused are underway.

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