Indian Man, 40, Sentenced to 20 Years in Singapore for Fatally Assaulting Girlfriend

The man’s sentence was backdated to the date of his arrest. Last week, M Krishnan, 40, pleaded guilty in the High Court.

His sentence was backdated to the date of his arrest, and he was sentenced to 20 years in jail for the death of Mallika Begum Rahamansa Abdul Rahman. The judge noted that Krishnan had a history of abusing his wife and girlfriend despite claiming to be a reformed individual.

She also acknowledged that his intermittent explosive disorder and alcohol had influenced his violent actions. The court documents revealed a history of abuse, including a previous incident where Krishnan punched his wife in the face.

His violence escalated in January 2019 after Mallika admitted to having sexual relations with other men. On January 15, 2019, Krishnan assaulted Mallika, causing several injuries.

The next day, he assaulted her again, resulting in her death. An autopsy showed that she died from a head injury and had multiple fractures.

Krishnan had a history of socially unacceptable behavior, including verbally abusive and violent incidents while intoxicated. The prosecution sought a sentence of 15 to 18 years in jail, emphasizing that the court does not tolerate violence of this nature.

During mitigation, Krishnan’s lawyer argued that his client had pleaded guilty early, surrendered to the police, and fully cooperated. They also claimed that Mallika’s relationships with other men had affected Krishnan’s judgment, and he had been controlling his alcohol intake.

The judge ultimately sentenced Krishnan to 20 years in jail, highlighting the severity of his repeated domestic abuse and the need to send a clear message about the court’s stance on such violence.