Mumbai woman dies after allegedly being assaulted by husband

MUMBAI: A 56-year-old woman died after being allegedly assaulted by her husband in Powai, Mumbai, police said, adding that the accused has been arrested.

The victim, identified as Shalini Devi, was found injured inside her flat at Aditya Wardhan Society under the jurisdiction of Powai police station. She was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared her brought dead, Mumbai police said.

“During investigation, it was revealed that her husband, Rajive Chandrabhan Lala (60), had forcefully entered the flat and assaulted her. The accused has been arrested”, the Mumbai police said. A case has been registered at Powai Police Station, and further investigation is under way. (ANI)