Woman beaten to death in West Sikkim

GANGTOK, 12 June: A case for murder has been registered at the Naya Bazaar Police Station on 11 June, after a woman died due to beating and torture by another woman.
According to written information of Kipu Bhutia [Panchayat President of Dethang Gram Panchayat, West Sikkim], the deceased Maiti Rai [38], who was deaf and dumb, was the second wife of Passang Sherpa, resident of Parang Gaon, Gurasey in West Sikkim, while the accused Sona Sherpa [35] was the first wife. Both the first wife and the second wife were living together in the same house.
As per the complaint, the first reports of physical abuse by the accused were received about two months ago. Apparently, the torture continued and yesterday, the assault was grievous enough to claim the victim’s life.
During the course of investigation, witnesses were examined and their statements recorded under section 161 Criminal Procedure. The weapon of offence was seized, the accused arrested and the case is under investigation. Meanwhile a case under section 302 [punishment for murder] of the Indian Penal Code has been registered at the Naya Bazaar Police Station against the accused Sona Sherpa.