Buldhana, Dec. 29 -- In a chilling incident that has sent shockwaves through the region, a 33-year-old man allegedly murdered his wife and their four-year-old son in the early hours today.

The tragedy occurred in the Teacher's Colony area of Mehkar town, reportedly fuelled by the husband's unfounded suspicions regarding his wife's character.

According to police reports, the accused, identified as Rahul Mhaske, lived in a household of six, including his wife Rupali (28), their son Riyansh (4) and his parents and grandmother.

Despite the family setting, the marriage had been strained for years. Investigators revealed that Mhaske's suspicious nature led to persistent mental and physical harassment of Rupali, resulting in frequent domestic d...