Uttar Pradesh Woman Arrested in Muzaffarnagar for Allegedly Killing Husband in His Sleep
Police say the 30-year-old told interrogators she acted over perceived neglect related to her husband's first marriage.
Overview
- The incident was reported on August 29 in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, and police said the arrest followed on Saturday.
- The deceased was identified as Sanjay Kumar, 40, and the suspect as his second wife, Kavita, 30.
- Investigators said Kavita stated during interrogation that she strangled him as he slept because she felt he favored his first wife.
- Police said the alert about the death came from the victim's father, Bhopal Singh.
- Officials noted the couple married in 2000 and that the first wife lives in Tanda Majra, with the investigation still underway.