India, Feb. 2 -- A 22-year-old woman was brutally murdered by her ex-boyfriend at her residence in Khandeshwar near Panvel on January 31. The accused allegedly slit her throat following a heated argument over their strained relationship. The attack took place in the presence of the victim's mother and sister at Jyoti Apartment, Sector 18, New Panvel.

The deceased, identified as Jagruti Haresh Satve, had been in a relationship with the accused, Nikesh Bhagwan Shinde, 25, for five years. However, their relationship ended three months ago, a separation that Shinde reportedly struggled to accept. According to the police, he suspected Jagruti of being involved with another man, which further fueled his anger.

On the day of the incident, Shin...