Maharashtra Man Kills Farmer With Axe Over His Affair With Victim's Wife
A 35-year-old man has been arrested for the murder of a 52-year-old farmer in Maharashtra's Thane district. The accused confessed to killing the victim with an axe due to an illicit affair with the victim's wife.
Why it matters
This case underscores the prevalence of violent crime stemming from domestic disputes and interpersonal conflicts in rural regions.
A 35-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly killing a 52-year-old farmer in Maharashtra's Thane district over his "affair" with the victim's wife, police have said.Accused Deu Mangal fatally attacked victim, a resident of Shahapur taluka, on July 16.Mangal was arrested after the man's 36-year-old wife informed cops about his body lying in a gorge with injuries on the neck, said Superintendent of Police (Thane Rural) Vinaykumar Rathod.Police said the accused claimed that he was…
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