Vicky Baban Londhe, 32, the prime suspect in the murder of his wife, Rupali, was arrested in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday, October 17, after being on the run for eight days. The shocking crime, which took place in Ambernath, had left the local community shaken. Londhe allegedly killed Rupali, 28, following an argument over the upbringing of their daughter, who is a year old.

The incident occurred on the evening of October 8 at their home in Parshwahill Society, Palegaon, in Ambernath (East). Neighbours reported hearing a heated argument between the couple, which escalated to violence.