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Woman killed in domestic dispute in Gujarat, husband flees
A woman was fatally attacked with an axe by her husband during a domestic quarrel in Gujarat's Aravalli district. The accused fled the scene following the incident.
LSN India ·
A fatal attack in Shamlpur, Aravalli district, has brought fresh focus to domestic violence in Gujarat. The victim was struck on the head with an axe during an altercation with her husband, succumbing to injuries sustained in the assault.
The incident occurred following a domestic dispute between the couple. According to initial reports, the husband inflicted the fatal blow during the heated confrontation and subsequently absconded from the location.
Local authorities have registered a case in connection with the death. Investigations are underway to locate the accused and establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident. The exact timeline of events and the nature of the preceding dispute remain under investigation.
The case adds to a troubling pattern of domestic violence-related fatalities in the state. Police have initiated a manhunt for the accused, who remains at large.