10 August,2026 08:44 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Police said the accused allegedly fled the hospital soon after doctors declared his wife dead. Representational Pic/File
A 29-year-old woman, a pathology laboratory worker was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband during a domestic dispute at their home in Kurar Village, Malad East in Mumbai, in the early hours of Sunday, police said.
The accused allegedly took his injured wife to a hospital but fled after doctors declared her dead. The couple's four-year-old child was left behind, according to police.
The deceased, Suchita Akash Salunkhe, 29, lived with her husband, Akash Salunkhe, at Shivsagar Society in Tanaji Nagar, Kurar Village.
Police said the couple had married for love and had a four-year-old child. Suchita worked at a pathology laboratory, while Akash was unemployed and was allegedly addicted to alcohol and drugs.
Investigators said the couple frequently quarrelled, with Akash allegedly suspecting his wife's character.
The situation reportedly turned violent during another argument in the early hours of Sunday. Police allege that Akash picked up a kitchen knife and stabbed Suchita in the chest, causing serious injuries.
After realising that Suchita was severely injured, Akash allegedly sought help from friends and took her to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Hospital, also known as Shatabdi Hospital, in Kandivali West.
Doctors examined Suchita and declared her dead on arrival, police said.
Police said Akash allegedly fled the hospital soon after doctors declared his wife dead.
He has remained untraceable since the incident, prompting the Kurar Police to launch a search for him.
The circumstances surrounding the alleged attack and the events leading up to it are being investigated.
Kurar Police have registered a case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Police are conducting searches to locate the accused and establish the circumstances of the alleged killing. Further investigation is underway.
