Man kills wife over domestic quarrel in Maharashtra's Thane

Following a domestic quarrel, a 38-year-old man allegedly strangled his wife to death in Maharashtra’s Thane district, said the police.

The deceased was identified as 35-year-old Alimuna Ansari.

According to the officials, the incident took place on Monday at the couple's house in Titwala town of Kalyan area in Thane district, police said, adding that the accused husband was subsequently apprehended.

The accused, identified as Mayuddin, earned his bread as a rickshaw puller in Titwala.

Reportedly, for the past few months, the accused and his wife used to have frequent fights over domestic issues.

A senior official said, "Just like any other day, the accused and his wife had a fight this morning as well after which Mayuddin, in a fit of rage, beat his wife with a stick and then allegedly strangled the woman to death.”

Upon receiving the information, a team from Titwala police station arrived at the scene. They took custody of the body and arrested the accused.

"We have registered a case against the accused at the Titwala police station. Further investigation is underway," the officer added.