Domestic dispute turns fatal in Malad as man allegedly stabs wife to death

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A domestic dispute turned fatal in Malwani after a man allegedly attacked his wife with a kitchen knife, leading to her death and injuring two of her relatives who tried to intervene.

The incident occurred during the late hours of March 15 at around 10.30 pm in the Malwani Gate No. 7 area, New Collector Compound, in Malad West.

According to the police, the accused, identified as Mohd Sabir Ansari (44), allegedly arrived at his wife's parental home and began arguing with family members. During the altercation, he allegedly assaulted them and asked his wife, Afsana Ansari, to return home with him.

Police officials, while briefing about the incident, said that when Afsana refused and reportedly told him that he did not provide money to run the household, the argument escalated. In a fit of rage, the accused allegedly picked up a kitchen knife and attacked her.

When Afsana's brother, Faim Ahmed Abdul Rahim Ansari (40), and niece Sabina tried to rescue her, the accused allegedly stabbed them as well, injuring them in the back and knee, respectively.

Hearing the commotion, relatives and local residents rushed to the spot and took the injured to Shatabdi Hospital, where they were admitted for treatment. During treatment, doctors declared Afsana Ansari dead.

Case registered under various sections of BNS

Police from Malwani Police Station registered a case against the accused under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including charges related to murder, attempt to murder, assault and criminal intimidation, along with relevant provisions of the Maharashtra Police Act.

Senior Police Inspector Shailendra Nagarkar confirmed that the case has been registered and the accused is in police custody while investigators probe the circumstances that led to the fatal attack.

Officials further highlighted that the accused has been arrested, and further investigation is underway.