A man murdered his wife in Dharan by staying in Korea.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the mastermind behind the murder of Chun Kumari Budhathoki of Mahalaxmi Municipality, Dhankuta, who was found dead in Panchankya Jungle of Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City-6, Sunsari, was her husband Prem Bahadur Budhathoki, Sunsari Police Chief SP Suman Kumar Timinsina said.

Police have made public six persons including her husband Prem Bahadur of Dhankuta for their involvement in the murder of Chun Kumari.

The arrestees have been identified as Prem Bahadur Budhathoki’s brother Dhakendra Budhathoki (29) and his wife Shristi Budhathoki (25) of Sangam Chowk, Pathari Sanischhare Municipality-3, Morang, Yogendra Gautam (36) of Lumangding, Miklajung Rural Municipality-7, Panchthar, who has been living in Phagu Tole, Urlabari Municipality-5, Morang for the seven years, his wife Denu Gautam (28). Both of them are Prem Bahadur’s sister and brother-in-law, SP Timinsina said.

Similarly, Keshav Raj Dahal (40) of Pathari Sanishchhare-3, Morang has also been arrested for his involvement in the murder.

Raju Thapa Magar (35) of Tejpur Khakanbasti, Assam, India, who was involved in the murder, however, is on the run, SP Timinsina said.

A team led by Inspector Diwas Kunwar of the Area Police Office, Dharan had conducted the investigation after the body of Chun Kumar was found in the forest.

Prem Kumar was arrested soon after he landed at the Tribhuvan International Airport from Korea.

DSP Prakash Jabegu of the Area Police Office, Dharan said that Chun Kumari was murdered over a family dispute.

According to police, the body of Chun Kumari was found in the forest on April 7.