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Man Beats Wife to Death in Maharashtra, Walks Into Police Station to Confess

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Moneycontrol•13-10-2026, 16:28
Man Beats Wife to Death in Maharashtra, Walks Into Police Station to Confess
- •A 50-year-old man named Mukesh Kumbhakarna allegedly beat his 44-year-old wife Rohini to death following a heated argument in Maharashtra's Kannad town.
- •The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday during their visit to Kannad for the festive season.
- •The accused walked into the Kannad city police station an hour after the assault and confessed to the crime.
- •Police stated that the man suspected his wife's character, which led to frequent quarrels.
- •A case has been registered under section 103 (1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and further investigation is currently underway.
Key Questions Answered
The accused, Mukesh Kumbhakarna, attacked and beat his 44-year-old wife Rohini to death following a heated argument at their residence in Kannad town.
Following his confession at the Kannad city police station, a case was registered against the accused under section 103 (1) (murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and a probe is currently underway.
The couple normally lived in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar for their children's schooling and had recently traveled to Kannad for the festive season.




