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Mumbai Police Arrest Stepson’s Wife in Ghatkopar Killing of 65-Year-Old Woman

Police say a CCTV trail pointed to a relative, with a property dispute under scrutiny.

Overview

  • Shehnaz Anis Kazi, 65, was found with head injuries in her Ghatkopar West flat, and a murder case was registered after a post-mortem indicated fatal head trauma.
  • Police arrested Mumtaz Irfan Khan, a relative identified as the wife of the victim’s stepson, after tracing movements captured on surveillance cameras.
  • Investigators say footage showed a woman in a burqa leaving the building and taking autorickshaws toward Kurla, where the suspect was detained.
  • Officers report the suspect confessed to a confrontation over property that turned violent and to leaving with jewellery and cash, with verification and legal proceedings ongoing.
  • The case began when neighbours used a spare key to check on Kazi at her sister’s request, and a court has remanded the accused to police custody until December 4.