Overview
- Mumbai Police identified the victim as 29-year-old Kavita Mahesh Wad, who died after a violent assault during a dispute over her husband's drinking at their Wadala residence.
- The accused, 34-year-old Mahesh Narayan Wad, fled after the incident but was traced to a relative’s home and arrested by Wadala Police.
- A murder case was registered under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita following a complaint by the victim’s brother, Shubham Ramesh Lodi.
- Kavita was taken to KEM Hospital and died during treatment, with authorities saying delayed medical attention may have worsened her condition.
- A post-mortem reported multiple injuries and black-and-blue marks consistent with sustained assault, and police cited frequent disputes linked to the accused’s alcohol use.