Indian-origin man admits killing wife in Australian court
An Indian-origin man has confessed to killing his wife during a court hearing in Australia. Vikrant Thakur, aged 41, made the admission in Adelaide Magistrates Court this week.
Court appearance and plea
Vikrant Thakur appeared virtually from custody on January 14. He told the court he pleads guilty to manslaughter but not guilty to murder. The defendant followed advice from his lawyer James Marcus when making this statement.
"I plead for manslaughter, but not guilty for murder," Thakur said directly to the court.
Background of the case
Police found Supriya Thakur dead at a residence in Adelaide's northern suburbs on December 21. Authorities responded to reports of a domestic assault at the location. The 36-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Vikrant Thakur was apprehended immediately after the incident. Officers charged him with murder on the same day. He first appeared in Adelaide Magistrates Court on December 22 but did not seek bail at that time.
Legal proceedings and evidence
Prosecutors requested a 16-week adjournment before Thakur's confession. They cited pending evidence including a post-mortem report and DNA results. The court agreed to this request for additional time.
With Thakur's admission this week, the case will return to court in April. Legal proceedings will continue at that time with the manslaughter plea now on record.
Community response and fundraiser
Friends and community members established a fundraiser for Supriya Thakur's son. The GoFundMe campaign collected over $11,641 in donations. Supporters organized the effort anonymously to help the child.
According to the fundraising page, Supriya worked long hours to support her family. She aspired to become a registered nurse. Her motivation came from wanting to help people and create a better future for her son.
The tragic case has drawn attention in both Australian and Indian communities. Many express shock at the violent death of a woman described as hardworking and ambitious.
