Amrita Rahim, the Rosignol woman who was allegedly murdered by her husband last Friday evening, died as result of a perforation of the heart due to a stab wound, an autopsy confirmed yesterday.
Commander of Region Five Kurleigh Simon told Stabroek News that investigators were wrapping up the probe, after which advice would be sought on charging the suspect.
Rahim, also known as ‘Sally,’ 28, a housewife, was allegedly attacked by her husband, Taijram Rahim, a cane harvester, 33, at their Rosignol Village, West Bank Berbice home.
The couple attended a celebration at a relative’s house nearby and both had alcohol.
However, after returning home, they began to argue after Taijram accused Amrita of cheating on him. During the argument, the woman, who was on her bed in the bedroom, threatened that she would leave the home if the man continued with the accusations.
Stabroek News was told that the man subsequently armed himself with a knife and then went into the bedroom where he allegedly stabbed the mother of his children in the area of her left breast, after which he escaped.
An alarm was raised by a family member, causing other relatives to render assistance but Amrita had already lost consciousness at that time. The injured woman was rushed to the Fort Wellington Public Hospital, where she was pronounced dead on arrival.
Her husband later turned himself over at the Blairmont Police Station.
The couple shared three children.
