Maharashtra Man Smothers Lover With Pillow Over Alleged Affair
A 30-year-old man in Thane, Maharashtra, was arrested for murdering his lover at a lodge following a dispute over her alleged infidelity. The accused confessed to smothering the victim with a pillow after a five-year relationship.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing issues regarding domestic violence and crime in urban Indian settings.
The Thane city police have arrested a 30-year-old man for killing his lover following a dispute over her alleged affair with another person, an official said on Wednesday.Accused Nandkishore Gadekar committed the crime on Tuesday at a lodge located within the jurisdiction of the Thane Nagar police station, he said."The accused was in a relationship with the victim, a resident of Bhandup who was estranged from her husband," said Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone-I) Balasaheb Patil.Gadekar told the police that despite…
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