Mumbai, March 21 A 29-year-old woman died here a few days after she was allegedly assaulted by her husband during an argument over his alcohol consumption, a police official said on Saturday.
The accused, Mahesh Wad, who is currently at large, has been booked for murder, he said.
Police said that Mahesh and his wife, Kavita, had recently had a heated argument at their home in the Wadala area over his drinking habit.
During the altercation, Mahesh repeatedly kicked and punched Kavita, leaving her severely injured. She died on Friday, the official said.
The couple frequently fought due to Mahesh's addiction to liquor, he added, stating that efforts are being made to locate the accused.