India News | Man Stabs Daughter-in-law, Kills Himself
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A 74-year-old man allegedly stabbed his daughter-in-law and committed suicide by setting himself on fire at Badlapur in Thane district, police said on Thursday.
Thane, Oct 14 (PTI) A 74-year-old man allegedly stabbed his daughter-in-law and committed suicide by setting himself on fire at Badlapur in Thane district, police said on Thursday.
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Kisan Jadhav, resident of Shani Nagar, often had quarrels with his daughter-in-law Rupali (35), police said.
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On Wednesday morning, he allegedly stabbed her in a fit of rage. The woman, who was badly injured, was rushed to a nearby hospital where she was being treated and said to be out of danger now, said senior inspector D S Gawde.
Jadhav, in the meantime, locked himself in the flat and set himself on fire. Firemen broke open the door and retrieved his charred body.
A case of assault under IPC section 323 was registered at Badlapur West police station in connection with the stabbing. A separate accidental death case was registered over Jadhav's death, the inspector said.
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