Overview
- The attack occurred in the early hours of January 1 at the woman’s home in Jamblipada, Kalina, Santacruz East, after she allegedly called the man to visit.
- Vakola police registered an FIR invoking Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions, reported as including Sections 118(2) for grievous hurt by dangerous means and 351(2) for criminal intimidation.
- PTI-backed reports say the 25-year-old suspect was arrested, while local outlets report she is absconding and that a manhunt was launched, reflecting conflicting accounts of her custody status.
- The victim, identified as Joginder (Lakhan) Mahto, about 44, a Santacruz East resident and cab driver, managed to escape and was taken to VN Desai Hospital and then to Sion Hospital, where surgery was advised.
- Police and complaint records describe a six-to-seven-year relationship in which the woman allegedly pressured him to leave his wife and marry her, with both parties reported as married with children.