After strangling wife, 50-year-old autorickshaw driver in Mumbai walks into police station to confess crime

The incident occurred between 5 pm and 6 pm at Bhim Nagar in Gorai, Borivali West. Representational pic

In a shocking incident, a 50-year-old Mumbai-based autorickshaw driver allegedly strangled his wife to death on Wednesday evening, on suspicion of her character, before walking to the police station to surrender.

The incident occurred between 5 pm and 6 pm at Bhim Nagar in Gorai, Borivali West.

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The accused has been identified as Omraj Sargotta, while the deceased was his 48-year-old wife, Prachi.

Police sources said the couple had been experiencing marital discord for a long time, and divorce proceedings were already underway. They frequently argued, and on Thursday, a heated dispute escalated, leading Sargotta to allegedly kill his wife inside their residence.

After the crime, Sargotta reportedly went to the nearest police station and confessed. A police team immediately visited the spot and began the investigation.

Borivali Police are probing the case and completing procedural formalities. Further details are awaited.