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Indian-Origin Man Arrested For Murdering Estranged Wife In US
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News18•16-10-2026, 11:32
Indian-Origin Man Arrested For Murdering Estranged Wife In US
- •Ankur Patel, a 31-year-old Indian-origin man, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder for allegedly stabbing his estranged wife to death in Chicago.
- •The victim had separated from Patel and chosen to stay with her new partner, which enraged the accused after she refused to reconcile.
- •Patel had previously sent their daughter to live with his parents in India and lured the victim to Chicago under the guise of letting her see the child.
- •After committing the crime, Patel attempted to flee to India but was captured by police before he could board his flight.
Key Questions Answered
Ankur Patel allegedly stabbed his estranged wife to death after she visited his apartment, discovered their daughter had been sent to India, and refused to reconcile with him in favor of her new partner.
The murder came to light when Patel's friends went to his apartment after he failed to show up for a meeting and discovered the woman's body near a washing machine.
No, although Patel attempted to flee to India and bought a flight ticket the following day, police successfully arrested him at the airport before he could board the plane.
