Mumbai: Woman dies after altercation with husband in Govandi; husband arrested for murder

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A 20-year-old woman who had earlier alerted her family about domestic abuse died following an altercation with her husband at their Govandi residence. The Shivaji Nagar police have arrested the husband on charges of murder.

The deceased, Nazia Parveen, had married boyfriend Manjar Imam Hussain in 2023. According to Nazia's uncle, Samatulla Sheikh, the young woman had frequently complained to relatives about quarrels with her husband over domestic issues. She had allegedly also told family that her husband was speaking to other women and had assaulted her during arguments when she confronted him.

On December 19, Nazia last spoke to her younger sister around 8 pm, saying she was preparing dinner. After midnight, on Saturday, the couple fought between 1 am and 1.30 am. Nazia was found dead in the morning by the neighbours, who informed the police. The husband, Manjar, was arrested on Sunday evening.

A post-mortem examination at Rajawadi Hospital revealed that Nazia had sustained head injuries. Based on this, police said she was killed after her head was slammed against a wall during the altercation by her husband.