Youth held over killing pregnant wife in Barishal

A three-month pregnant woman was allegedly strangled to death by her husband in Hijla upazila of Barishal. 

Police arrested the accused, Parvez Chowkidar, 25, from Charfasson upazila in Bhola district.  

The victim, Suravi Begum, 20, was daughter of Sabuj Bagha from Majherchar Adarsha village under Dhulkhola union in Hijla.  

According to the victim's family, Suravi and Parvez were married two years ago. About two weeks ago, the couple had come to visit Suravi's parents' home.  

Suravi's mother, Sheuli Begum, reported that on Sunday night, an argument erupted between the couple. Later that night, Parvez allegedly strangled Suravi with a scarf and left her body wrapped in a blanket before fleeing the scene. Early Monday morning, Suravi's parents discovered her body and raised the alarm. 

Neighbors suspected Parvez after he was found missing and locals apprehended him at the nearby Ulania launch terminal in Mehendiganj upazila.  

Sabuj Bagha, the victim's father, filed a murder case with Hijla Police Station, accusing Parvez of killing his daughter over domestic disputes.  

Confirming the incident, Hijla Police Station officer-in-charge Md. Abul Kalam Azad stated, "We have recovered Suravi's body and sent it to Barishal Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital for autopsy. Parvez has been arrested and is being presented to the court in connection with the murder case filed against him."  

Police are continuing their investigation into the tragic incident, added the OC.