Maharashtra: Estranged live-in partner kills 21-year-old woman; accused dies by suicide
A 21-year-old woman was stabbed to death by her former live-in partner in Nashik, India, following a dispute. The perpetrator subsequently died by suicide shortly after the incident.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing issue of domestic violence and gender-based crime, prompting discussions on safety and legal protections for women in India.
NASHIK: A 21-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her estranged live-in partner in Nashik’s Indiranagar area on Friday night, following a heated argument. Hours after the attack, the accused allegedly died by suicide, police said.Police identified that victim as Vaishnavi Aware and the accused as Sahil Lavhare (26), both natives of Amravati. According to police, the two had previously been in a live-in relationship, but Aware had recently ended it and shifted to Nashik, where she was staying at a paying guest accommodation in Indiranagar while searching for a job.According to police, an argument broke out between the duo on Friday night. “It turned violent when Lavhare attacked her with a knife.
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