A 52-year-old former hockey player was allegedly stabbed to death by his wife over some dispute in suburban Malad.
Apaiyya Chenanda had an argument with his wife Amita at around 1 pm on Saturday. The dispute escalated into a fight and during the scuffle Amita stabbed her husband, said a police official.
Even though the motive behind the murder is yet to be ascertained, a dispute appears to be the immediate reason behind the killing.Senior police official
A Mid-Day report said that the two were alone at home as their kids were out. During their brawl, Amita got a knife from the kitchen and attacked Apaiyya seven times. He then started screaming for help after which the neighbours rushed and took the injured couple to a hospital. Apaiyya was declared brought dead while Amita is undergoing treatment at a hospital.
Meanwhile, a television actress, who stays on the 26th floor of the same building, said, “My domestic help heard a scream at around 1:15 pm and found Amita lying near her door and writhing in pain...He then went down and informed the security guards about the incident, but they refused any help and instead asked the domestic help to call police helpline number.”
The Malad police have registered a case of murder against Amita and will arrest her as soon as she is declared fit by doctors.
(With inputs from PTI.)
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