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Woman, alleged lover arrested in Gujarat murder case after affair exposed
Police in Maharashtra's Mahisagar district have arrested a woman and her alleged lover in connection with the murder of her husband after a mobile phone gifted by the lover exposed their three-year affair. The victim's body was discovered approximately 200 meters from his residence.
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Authorities in Gariya village have taken into custody Manisaben and Hitesh Patel in relation to the death of Praveenbhai Vankar, according to police statements. Investigators allege the pair had maintained an extramarital relationship spanning three years. The case came to light when Vankar discovered a mobile phone given to his wife by Patel, triggering confrontations between the couple. Police say the discovery of the device escalated tensions and the two accused subsequently planned the murder. The victim's remains were recovered in a field near his home. Officers are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the homicide, with both suspects currently in police custody.