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Wife Kills Husband in Pillow Attack Over Drinking
2 Apr
Summary
- Woman arrested for allegedly smothering husband to death.
- Argument escalated over husband's drinking habits and children's future.
- Couple had a love marriage and two young sons.
In Khoda Colony, Ghaziabad, a 30-year-old woman, identified as Heena alias Sonia, was apprehended by authorities on suspicion of murdering her husband, Vijendra, aged 32. Police reports indicate the fatal incident occurred on Tuesday night following a domestic dispute that erupted while the couple was consuming alcohol. The argument reportedly centered on Vijendra's persistent drinking and concerns about their children's well-being.
The couple, who shared a history of a love marriage, had been married for 11 years and were parents to two sons, aged nine and six. Vijendra, who worked as a driver and labourer, allegedly struggled with daily employment and frequently spent his time drinking, often leading to financial disputes with his wife. Following the altercation, Vijendra was rushed to a local hospital and later transferred to Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
An autopsy confirmed that Vijendra died from smothering. Subsequently, Sonia was arrested, and an FIR was registered against her under Section 103 (1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, pertaining to murder. Investigations into the precise circumstances surrounding the event are currently ongoing.
