'Didn't bring sarees for me': Thane woman strangles husband
A 30-year-old woman in Thane, India, was arrested for murdering her husband following a domestic dispute over the purchase of sarees. The suspect initially attempted to frame the death as a heart attack before police investigation revealed the truth.
Why it matters
This case highlights issues of domestic violence and the challenges law enforcement faces in identifying homicides disguised as natural deaths.
THANE: A domestic dispute over a saree allegedly ended in a brutal murder in Badlapur East, where a 30-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly killing her husband and attempting to pass off his death as a heart attack.The accused, identified as Sunita Hariram Singh (30), was arrested on Tuesday after investigators uncovered inconsistencies in her version of events.The victim, Hariram Kishunji Singh (35), died at the couple's rented home on July 19.Police said the couple, natives of Rohtas district in Bihar, had been living in Badlapur for the past nine years with their seven-year-old son.According to the investigation, an argument erupted after Hariram allegedly failed to bring sarees for his wife. The verbal altercation soon turned violent.During the quarrel, the couple's seven-year-old son reportedly ran to the room owner's house seeking help to stop the fight.
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