New Delhi, February 10 Police on Tuesday arrested a 42-year-old man for allegedly killing his wife's 28-year-old friend with a stick, suspecting an illicit affair between them in Gokulpuri, northeast Delhi, officials said.
The accused, identified as Gauri Shankar Yadav, and the victim, Ravi, were named in the report.
According to police, the murder took place on the night of February 7, a day after Yadav returned to Delhi from Surat.
Yadav's 35-year-old wife, originally from Ballia in Uttar Pradesh, told police that Ravi was a close friend and had supported her during a difficult time. She said that about 10 months ago, when her husband was in the hospital, Ravi helped her with daily needs.
With Ravi's help, the woman started a food stall in Gokulpuri to support her children. About a month ago, Ravi helped her rent a room in the area where she lived with her children and him.
On February 6, Yadav returned to Delhi from Surat and began arguing with Ravi over his presence in their house and his relationship with the woman, police said.
On the night of February 7, the woman asked Ravi to sleep on the terrace after a heated argument. He was found dead in the morning with severe head injuries. A thick wooden stick, broken into two pieces and stained with blood, was recovered from the scene, police said.
He was taken to GTB Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, they said.
During sustained interrogation, Yadav admitted to having a dispute with the deceased, police said, adding that further investigation is underway.