Husband of missing UK jogger charged with murder

The body of Zobaidah Salangy, 28, was found on Oct. 16 close to her home in Bromsgrove, England, and was formally identified on Thursday. (West Mercia Police)
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  • Zobaidah Salangy disappeared after telling her family she was going for a jog
  • Husband’s two brothers also accused of helping to dispose of her body

LONDON: British police have charged a man with murder over the death of his wife, who disappeared seven months ago after telling her family she was going jogging.

The body of Zobaidah Salangy, 28, was found on Oct. 16 close to her home in Bromsgrove, England, and was formally identified on Thursday.

She had been missing since March 29.

Her husband, Nezam Salangy, 42, has been charged with her murder, but denies the charges.

Mohammed Yasin Salangi, 32, and Mohammed Ramin Salangy, 29, have also been charged with helping to dispose of her remains. Both deny the charges.

All three men are brothers, despite spelling their names differently.

Det. Chief Insp. Mark Peter, of West Mercia Police, said: “Our officers have been searching tirelessly for Zobaidah and although this is a very sad discovery, we hope it will give some closure to her loved ones. 

“We would like to thank the community for their patience and support while we carried out searches.”

The three men are due to stand trial at Worcester Crown Court on March 16, 2021.