Man kills wife in Thilixu, surrenders to police

Published on Feb 9, 2025

DIMAPUR — In a shocking incident in Thilixu village, Chümoukedima, on Sunday, a woman, identified as 36-year-old Hutoshi, was murdered by her 40-year-old husband, Kughato Yeptho.
The newly married couple, who had reportedly wed 2-3 months ago, were staying with a cousin.
It was learnt that they became involved in an argument around 3 pm, which eventually led to the husband slitting his wife's throat. Following the attack, he surrendered himself to Diphupar Police.
The body was later sent to District Hospital Dimapur for a post-mortem, and the investigation is underway.