In a tragic incident a 45-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly killing his neighbor after being persistently questioned about his marital status.
The suspect, identified as Parlindungan Siregar, reportedly confessed to the crime, explaining that he was deeply hurt by his neighbor’s constant inquiries about why he remained unmarried at his age.
The incident took place on July 29 in South Tapanuli Regency, North Sumatra. The victim, 60-year-old Asgim Irianto, a retired civil servant, was attacked in his home by Siregar without warning.
Despite efforts by local residents to rush Irianto to a nearby hospital, he succumbed to his injuries before receiving medical attention.
Assistant Police Commissioner Maria Marpaung revealed that tensions between Siregar and Irianto had been escalating for some time.
The two men had an ongoing dispute over their chickens, which frequently wandered into each other’s yards, leading to mutual taunting and arguments.
This longstanding issue likely fueled the hostility between them, ultimately resulting in the tragic attack.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident as the community struggles to come to terms with the senseless violence.
In a separate incident, a 77-year-old woman in Migori County, Kenya, collapsed and died shortly after stepping out of a vehicle to relieve herself. Although fellow passengers attempted to take her to a hospital, she was pronounced dead upon arrival. Authorities suspect an underlying medical condition may have been the cause, prompting further investigation.
