Vikhroli police have arrested a man for murder after he allegedly hit and kicked his wife demanding a bike and a flat, causing her death. The incident came to light in the wee hours of Tuesday.

Emma Joseph Fernandes, 31, married Roland Victor Monteiro, 33, in July 2017 after dating him briefly. They had met at a call centre. After the wedding, Emma shifted to Vikhroli village to stay with Roland. The police said soon she found out that he was an alcoholic. "He started beating her regularly. Emma revealed this to her mother, Bladina, who tried to have a word with Roland who didn't listen," said an officer from Vikhroli police station.