Mumbai man arrested for beating wife to death over alcohol dispute

MUMBAI: A 29-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death by her husband in Mumbai’s Wadala area following a dispute over his alcohol consumption, Mumbai Police said on Saturday.

The deceased has been identified as Kavita Mahesh Wad. According to Mumbai Police, the accused husband, Mahesh Narayan Wad, initially fled the scene after the incident but was later arrested.

Police officials said the accused allegedly assaulted his wife brutally, using kicks and punches, leaving her critically injured. Kavita was later taken to KEM Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries during treatment. Authorities stated that a delay in providing timely medical care may have worsened her condition.

The post-mortem examination revealed that Kavita had suffered severe physical assault, with multiple black-and-blue marks across her body, indicating sustained violence.

A case of murder has been registered against the accused at Wadala Police Station under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and he has been taken into custody.