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Mumbai Police Arrest Husband After Wife Found Fatally Injured in Powai Flat

Police have registered a murder case in Powai pending forensic review.

Overview

  • Shalini Devi was discovered injured inside her Aditya Vardhan Society apartment in Chandivali on Sunday morning and was declared brought dead at Rajawadi Hospital.
  • Investigators say her husband, Rajiv/Rajive Chandrabhan Lala, allegedly forced his way into the flat and assaulted her before his arrest.
  • A case for murder has been filed at Powai Police Station as officers pursue further inquiries.
  • Medical reports cited by local media note multiple injuries to her head, face, neck, chest, waist, knee and wrist.
  • Some outlets differ on the ages reported for the victim and accused and on name spellings as details continue to be verified.