Nongstoiñ, Feb 2: The West Khasi Hills Police on Friday arrested a man for allegedly killing his pregnant wife in Tiehsaw Village.

According to police, the accused identified as Biangkupar Nongsiej, is a resident of Lawse Village in West Khasi Hills. Whereas, the deceased identified as Wansaralin Wanniang, 26 years of age, is believed to be carrying a child.

It was reported that Nongsiej and his wife had been living separately for more than six months, after getting married in 2022.

As per information, Nongsiej assaulted his wife with a knife in the head area, resulting in her death on Friday afternoon.

The police rushed to the scene and arrested the accused and the body of the deceased was taken to the hospital for post-mortem examination.

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