Maharashtra: Man arrested for killing tribal woman in Palghar

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A 32-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing a tribal woman and disposing of her body in a jungle in Jawhar in Palghar district, police said.

A probe began after a complaint was received that one Gulab Lakhan (40), a housewife, was missing since July 10, and her body was found in the thicket in Balantin hillock on July 11, the police official said. "The accused, who was held on July 12, is a relative of Lakhan and further probe is underway to find out why he killed her," he added.

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