London, UK – Aminan Rahman, 47, broke down in tears as he recounted to the court how he strangled his wife, Suma Begum, 24, after discovering her affair with her ‘TikTok lover.’ The incident, which occurred on April 29 last year, resulted in Rahman allegedly stuffing Begum’s body into a suitcase and throwing it into the River Lea in Docklands, east London.
Details of the Incident
- Initial Discovery: Rahman, a chef at an Indian restaurant, found out about his wife’s affair with Shahin Miah, 24, whom she met on TikTok.
- Night of the Incident: Rahman described the events of the night, stating that his wife was on a video call with Miah, who insulted Rahman. An argument ensued, during which Begum allegedly tried to hit their two-year-old son.
- Strangulation: Rahman recounted, “She was kicking me, she was scratching me. I grabbed her to stop her hitting my son. I put both my hands around her neck. She dropped to the floor. I was shocked. I was panicking.”
- Aftermath: Realizing his wife was dead, Rahman said he panicked and, in a state of confusion, put her body into a suitcase and dumped it in the river.
Court Proceedings
- Evidence Presentation: Jurors were shown video footage of the call with Miah, displaying Mrs. Begum lifeless in the background and her son crying.
- Rahman’s Testimony: He admitted to the actions post-mortem but denied intending to harm his wife. He confessed to disposing of the body but claimed he acted in a state of panic.
Background Information
- Marriage and Relocation: Begum moved to the UK in 2020 after marrying Rahman over the phone. They had two young children, aged two and four months at the time of her death.
- Previous Incidents: The court heard about a previous video call on February 6 where Begum showed Miah marks on her neck, claiming Rahman had attacked her.
- Rahman’s Concerns: He expressed concerns about his son’s safety, recounting instances of Begum hitting their son and threatening to drink bleach to harm their unborn child.
Defense and Prosecution
- Defense’s Position: Rahman denies the charges of murder and assault but admits to preventing a lawful burial. He claimed he was provoked and acted out of fear for his son’s safety.
- Prosecution’s Argument: The prosecution highlighted Rahman’s actions as deliberate and violent, asserting that he resorted to extreme measures upon discovering the affair.
Rahman is currently on trial, facing charges of murder and assault, while admitting to preventing a lawful burial. The trial at the Old Bailey continues, as jurors deliberate on the details and testimonies presented.