Thane, November 7: A 37-year-old woman was allegedly strangled to death by her live-in partner in Ambernath town of Maharashtra's Thane district on Monday, police said.

The victim Laxmibai Manohar Tayde was found dead in a room at a chawl in Nevali Phata area in the morning, an official said. Maharashtra Shocker: Man Strangles Live-In Partner to Death in Bhiwandi, Arrested.

An offence under section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code has been registered against the victim's live-in partner, who is currently absconding, he said. Gujarat Shocker: Surat Man Ends Life After Live-In Partner, Her Brother ‘Feed Him Beef’; Accused Arrested.

The woman, who hailed from Akola, had come to stay in the chawl with the man five days ago, the official said, adding that a manhunt has been launched for the accused.

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