Wilton murder-accused describes slashing of wife's throat as a tragic accident

Regin Rajan denies the single charge of murdering his wife, 38-year-old Deepa Paruthiyezhuth Dinamani, at their home at Cardinal Court, Wilton

Regin Parithapara Rajan denies murdering his wife Deepa Paruthiyezhuth Dinamani. Picture: Dan Linehan

The man accused of murdering his wife by slashing her throat with a carving knife he bought two days earlier said it was an accident that happened in a struggle when she picked up the knife.

He also claimed he covered her body with a duvet to protect her dignity but the prosecution said the last thing in the world Regin Rajan cared about was the dignity of 38-year-old Deepa Dinamani.