Overview

• Basanti Baskey, 41, was allegedly struck on the head with a pipe by her husband, 55-year-old Lama Baskey, outside their home in Kutiling village on June 3 after she did not serve egg curry for lunch.
• The victim died instantly at the scene and her mother, Main Hembram, promptly lodged a complaint that led to the husband’s arrest.
• Udala police inspector Banamali Barik confirmed that the accused has confessed to the killing and identified the weapon used in the assault.
• The body has been transported to Udala Sub Divisional Hospital for a post-mortem examination as authorities gather further evidence.
• The case has highlighted persistent gender-based violence in domestic settings and the critical role of police in responding to such incidents.