By Kokika Dhakal, Ilam, Apr.26: A brother-in-law has killed his sister-in-law by attacking her with a sharp weapon in Mai Municipality, Ilam District. Shanti Ram Dulal, aged 42, of Mai Municipality-4, murdered Bhumika Chapagain, aged 52, of the same place.
According to the Deputy Superintendent of Police Man Bahadur Rai, Dulal had injured Chapagain by hitting her on the head with a weapon on Friday evening.
Chapagain died in the course of treatment on Friday night.
It is said that Dulal and his wife (Bhumika's sister) were fighting a case against Chapagain.
Earlier, an argument was held between Dulal and Chapagain, in the court premises, in a court proceeding.
Police have arrested Dulal, who was involved in the murder
The incident is under investigation.