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Tawa Murder: Man Confesses After Argument
5 Jul
Summary
- Man confessed to killing wife with a tawa after argument.
- Accused claims he is undergoing treatment for schizophrenia.
- Couple married in 2005 with two sons; married life was strained.
A 48-year-old man surrendered at a police station in southwest Delhi on Sunday, July 5th, 2026, confessing to killing his wife with a tawa after a dispute. He informed the authorities that he has been receiving treatment for schizophrenia for approximately three years.
Investigators are verifying his medical claims and investigating whether he discontinued his medication. The couple, married in 2005, had two sons. The husband had reportedly been unemployed for two months and was allegedly distressed over financial issues, leading to frequent arguments with his wife.
The incident is believed to have occurred between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. on Sunday, July 5th, 2026. The man allegedly struck his wife with a tawa during a heated argument. Their sons were staying with their maternal grandmother at the time.
A police team discovered the woman's body at their residence. A case has been registered under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for murder, and further investigations are ongoing.
