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She fasted for husband's long life on Karwa Chauth, he kills her with pestle

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

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Police were alerted to the fatal assault after Anand called emergency services himself and waited inside the residence until officers arrived to detain him. Forensic investigators gathered physical evidence from the home, where the victim's sister-in-law and two children were also staying at the time. Relatives reported hearing no screams during the incident, prompting detectives to examine the sequence of events. While community members claimed the suspect suffered from mental instability, law enforcement has yet to confirm any psychological conditions.

Key points

  • Police took the suspect into custody immediately and are working to determine the officia…: Police took the suspect into custody immediately and are working to determine the official motive behind the killing.
  • Family members inside the residence reported hearing no screams during the deadly morning…: Family members inside the residence reported hearing no screams during the deadly morning assault.
  • Law enforcement officials are awaiting post-mortem examination results to formally confir…: Law enforcement officials are awaiting post-mortem examination results to formally confirm the exact cause of death.

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BHOPAL: A man allegedly killed his wife at their home in Gwalior on Thursday morning following a domestic dispute. Police said Anand strangled Madhu Srivastava and then repeatedly struck her on the head with a pestle used for crushing spices at their home in Tyagi Nagar, near Defence School, under Murar police station limits.

Madhu, who was observing the Karwa Chauth fast for her husband's long life, died on the spot. The couple are in their early 40s.

Anand called the police himself and reportedly told them he would open the door only after they arrived. Local resident Akash Rana, who lives near the couple's house, said police called him and he accompanied them while they searched for the house.

Anand remained in phone contact with the police throughout. When Rana entered the house with the police, Madhu was already dead. Police took Anand into custody and are questioning him.

The motive remains unclear. Police and a forensic science laboratory (FSL) team collected evidence from the scene. The cause of death and the exact circumstances of the assault will be…

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