Housewife killed for dowry
A housewife, who was tortured for dowry allegedly by her husband on Thursday at Khetkipara village in Badarganj upazila, died at Rangpur Medical College and Hospital (RMCH) on Friday.
The deceased was identified as Suborna, wife of Motahar Ali of the village.
Family sources said Suborna, daughter of Abdus Salam of Chhoto Hazipur Baniapara village, was married off with Motahar six years ago.
Since the marriage, Motahar and his family members used to torture her for dowry.
Sources said, Motahar picked up a quarrel with his wife over the issue on Thursday night and at one stage beat her mercilessly and poured poison into her mouth, leaving her critically injured.
She was rushed to the upazila health complex. As her condition deteriorated she was admitted to RMCH where she died on Friday morning.
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