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Mumbai Husband Arrested in Wife’s Death After Late-Night Dispute

Police say he admitted to repeatedly striking her head during an argument over dinner.

Overview

  • Shivaji Nagar police arrested the 23-year-old husband on Sunday in connection with the death of his 20-year-old wife, who was found unconscious and later declared dead.
  • A murder case was registered under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita based on a complaint filed by the victim’s uncle, Samtullah Dilmohammad Sheikh.
  • Doctors at Rajawadi Hospital reported serious head injuries in the post-mortem examination.
  • According to police accounts, the accused told investigators he banged his wife’s head multiple times during the altercation.
  • Reports describe frequent domestic quarrels since the couple married in October 2023, including an earlier alleged assault that broke one of the victim’s teeth.