Thane man brutally murders wife over suspected affair

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The Thane police have arrested a 27-year-old for killing his wife earlier this month. Virendra Tiwari, a resident of Bhiwandi, suspected her of having an extra-marital affair. According to the police, he first strangulated his wife and then gave her an electric shock.

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Initially, Tiwari claimed his wife had committed suicide. But after medical reports indicated murder, a FIR was lodged. "He kept changing his location, but we managed to arrest him," said RV Kothmire, senior inspector, Anti-Extortion Cell, Thane.

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