Man detained for involuntary manslaughter

Man detained for involuntary manslaughterPolice in Trashi Yangtse have detained a man accused of involuntary manslaughter. The man’s wife is said to have succumbed to the injuries inflicted upon her by the man.

The man’s statement to the police says his wife was bed ridden for six days after he hit her. He had not taken her to the hospital for the fear of being found out, the statement says.

According to the Penal Code of Bhutan, the offence of involuntary manslaughter is a felony of fourth degree and the person shall be sentenced from three years to five years imprisonment.

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