India, March 15 -- Maharashtra police have arrested a 49-year-old man from Palghar district for allegedly murdering his wife, beheading her, and disposing of her remains in separate locations.

The crime came to light two months after the incident when a skull was found inside a travel bag in Virar, according to a news agency PTI report.

The accused, Harish Hippargi, was arrested from Nalasopara East, on the outskirts of Mumbai, after investigators traced crucial evidence linking him to the murder.

According to police, Hippargi, who worked in the imitation jewellery industry, lived with his wife, Utpala (51), and their 22-year-old son. Frequent disputes took place between the couple, particularly over Utpala's son from a previous marria...