A 32-year-old man, Ranjit Goala, was arrested in Cachar’s Binnakandi area for allegedly murdering his wife, Ritu Goala, by throwing her into a well. The couple had been married since 2022. According to the FIR filed at Lakhipur police station, the accused and his family members have been booked following a complaint lodged by Ritu’s father, Rampati Goala, a resident of Nagapunji in Baskandi.
The incident took place on Thursday evening when Ranjit reportedly informed Rampati that Ritu had fallen into a well and that locals were attempting to rescue her. Later, Ritu was taken to Silchar Medical College and Hospital, where doctors declared her dead on arrival.
Dissatisfied with Ranjit’s explanation and citing previous abuse, Ritu’s family suspected foul play and filed a formal complaint against Ranjit and his relatives. Family sources disclosed that Ranjit had allegedly subjected Ritu to physical abuse over dowry demands since their marriage. Motilal Goala, Ritu’s uncle-in-law, mentioned that the victim was repeatedly assaulted and sent back to her parental home.
