Pune: 23-Year-Old Husband Murders Wife Over Character Suspicions, Arrested
Chakan, 7th August 2025: A 23-year-old man allegedly killed his wife on Tuesday night over suspicions about her character. The incident took place in Kharabwadi near Chakan. A case has been registered against the accused under charges of murder at the Mahalunge MIDC Police Station.
The accused, identified as Sachin Yadav (23), a resident of Chakan and originally from Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested.
According to police reports, the accused allegedly saw his wife looking at other men from their balcony, which led to a heated argument. In a fit of rage, he brutally assaulted her using various objects including a plastic stool, a wooden stick, a PVC pipe, and others. He reportedly hit her all over her body, including on the head, causing severe injuries.
The couple had two children, a boy and a girl, who were also reportedly threatened and beaten when they tried to intervene. Before the wife could receive any medical attention, she succumbed to her injuries.
The case came to light after a woman lodged a complaint with the Mahalunge MIDC Police Station. The police have arrested the accused and further investigation is underway.
