Palghar: Man slits wife's throat on suspicion of affair, attempts suicide later

Palghar: Man slits wife's throat on suspicion of affair, attempts suicide later

The woman died on the spot. The injured man was rushed to a hospital, a police official said.

PTIUpdated: Tuesday, January 31, 2023, 05:26 PM IST
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Palghar: A 45-year-old man from Boisar town in Palghar district of Maharashtra allegedly killed his 40-year-old wife by slitting her throat on a street. The man later attempted suicide, police said. 

Prima facie, the man suspected his wife's fidelity and attacked her with a sharp weapon. He also slashed himself. 

Police personnel who rushed to the spot at around 12:30 pm found the man lying injured near the body of his wife and their two children crying. 

The woman died on the spot. The injured man was rushed to a hospital, a police official said. 

(more details awaited)

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