Washim, Sept. 9 -- A shocking murder-suicide rocked Kothari village in Mangrulpir taluka of Maharashtra's Washim district today, when a man allegedly killed his wife before ending his own life, police said.
The accused, identified as Himmat Mahadev Dhongade (41), attacked his wife Kalpana Dhongade (37) with a sharp axe-like weapon during a heated argument. Kalpana died on the spot. Soon after, Himmat hanged himself inside his home.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the couple had been facing domestic discord, reportedly linked to mental health issues and addiction.
Kalpana had been urging her husband to undergo medical treatment, which led to frequent quarrels, police said.
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