Mumbai, March 21 – A 29-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her husband in the Wadala area of Mumbai after an argument over his alcohol consumption, the Mumbai Police said on Saturday.
The deceased, identified as Kavita Mahesh Wad, was reportedly beaten to death by her husband, Mahesh Narayan Wad. According to the Mumbai Police, Mr. Wad initially fled the scene after the incident but was later arrested.
Police officials said that Mr. Wad allegedly brutally assaulted his wife, using kicks and punches, leaving her in a critical condition. Kavita was later taken to KEM Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries during treatment. Authorities stated that a delay in providing timely medical care may have worsened her condition.
The post-mortem examination revealed that Kavita had suffered severe physical assault, with multiple bruises and marks across her body, indicating sustained violence.
A case of murder has been registered against Mr. Wad at the Wadala Police Station under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and he has been taken into custody.
The complaint in the case was filed by Kavita’s brother, Shubham Ramesh Lodi, a resident of Nerul in Navi Mumbai and originally from Murud in Raigad district.
According to the complaint and preliminary investigation, Kavita and Mahesh Wad lived in Ganesh Nagar near Ganesh Temple in Wadala. Police said that Mr. Wad was allegedly addicted to alcohol, which frequently led to disputes between the couple.
On the day of the incident, Mahesh reportedly returned home in an intoxicated state, leading to another argument. In a fit of rage, he allegedly assaulted Kavita and also threw a mobile phone at her face, causing serious injuries. Despite her critical condition, he allegedly failed to take her to the hospital immediately, which led to further deterioration in her health.
Kavita later lost consciousness at home and was eventually taken to the hospital, where she died during treatment.
The case came to light following the post-mortem report, after which her brother lodged a formal complaint accusing Mahesh of murder. Acting on the complaint, police registered a case and launched a search operation.
Two teams were formed to trace the accused, who had gone into hiding after the incident. He was eventually located at a relative’s residence and arrested. Further investigation into the case is underway.