Thane, Mar 12 (PTI) A 34-year-old man from Maharashtra's Thane city was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly killing his friend, an official said.

Accused Ashraf Rustam Molla, a resident of Shil Daighar area, slit the throat of Zakir Sahadat Molla (35) on Tuesday evening after he suspected the victim of having a relationship with his live-in partner, the official said.

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After being alerted, police launched a probe and nabbed Ashraf, said inspector Jayant Rajurkar of Shil Daighar police station.

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