The para-athlete and former soldier abruptly left the ceremony before returning with a weapon. He shot and killed his 44-year-old wife, the bride’s 62-year-old mother and her 38-year-old sister.
Two people were wounded by stray bullets, one of them died in hospital.
The groom, who later committed suicide, was an “alcoholic,” local police assure, the newspaper quotes. BBC. The murder weapon was reportedly purchased last year.
Some guests quoted in the local press said the couple had an argument during the event. Friends and family add that the groom showed some “insecurity” due to the age difference between them.
The motive that led to the attack has yet to be determined, but authorities hope to close the case “soon.”
Chaturong, who lost his leg while serving in the army, and Kanchana lived together for three years before they decided to get married. The groom won a Paralympic medal in swimming at the Asian continental competition.
Author: morning Post
Source: CM Jornal
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