Mumbai, June 26: A shocking incident of murder has come to light from Mumbai, where a man allegedly killed his girlfriend following an argument in Virar. The deceased woman has been identified as Dhanashree Ambedkar (32). Police officials said that the alleged murder occurred Monday, June 24, when Dhanashree's husband and children were at work and school, respectively.

On June 24, Kadam, the accused, arrived at Dhanashree's house in Virar after her husband and children left for the day, reports Hindustan Times. In the afternoon, Kadam told her neighbours that Dhanashree was not keeping well and requested the to take her to hospital. Dhanashree, who was rushed to Sanjivini Hospital, was declared dead on arrival. Amidst all of this, Kadam fled from the spot. Mumbai Shocker: Man Brutally Kills Ex-Girlfriend on Street With Spanner in Vasai, Disturbing Video Surfaces.

Dhanashree's husband contacted the police after being informed by his neighbour. During the call, the victim's husband told cops about his wife's alleged extramarital affair with Kadam. Six months ago, the family had also counselled the two and advised them to separate; however, they continued to meet each other against their families’ wishes.

During the investigation, cops also learned that Kadam parted ways with his wife after she found out about his affair with Dhanashree. The victim's husband, Rupesh, also told cops that Kadam was present in the house when Dhanashree was found unconscious. On Tuesday, when doctors conducted an autopsy, which revealed that Dhanashree was strangled and died of suffocation. Virar: Elderly Woman Dies After Tree Falls on Her Due to Strong Winds in Palghar (See Pics).

After this, the police arrested Kadam on charges of murder. When questioned, Kadam confessed to killing his girlfriend during a heated argument after she insisted on getting married.

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