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Crime
Man Strangles Wife Over Suspected Infidelity in Nallasopara, Dies by Suicide
✍️ Free Press Journal
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 07:16 AM
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A man in Nallasopara, Palghar district, allegedly strangled his wife after suspecting her of infidelity and later committed suicide in front of the police. Police are investigating the incident.
Police in Nallasopara, a suburb of Palghar district in Maharashtra, have confirmed that a man strangled his wife after alleging she had been unfaithful. The victim was found dead at the scene, and the alleged perpetrator subsequently took his own life in front of responding officers.
The incident, which occurred on a weekday evening, has prompted an investigation into the motives and circumstances surrounding the deaths. Authorities are collecting statements from witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage from nearby residences.
No further details have been released about the identities of the couple or any prior domestic disputes. The case is being treated as a homicide and suicide, and the police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The Palghar police have also issued a statement reminding residents that domestic violence and related crimes are taken seriously, and that support services are available for victims.
The incident, which occurred on a weekday evening, has prompted an investigation into the motives and circumstances surrounding the deaths. Authorities are collecting statements from witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage from nearby residences.
No further details have been released about the identities of the couple or any prior domestic disputes. The case is being treated as a homicide and suicide, and the police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The Palghar police have also issued a statement reminding residents that domestic violence and related crimes are taken seriously, and that support services are available for victims.