A tragic incident of domestic violence has shaken the Nava Anand Nagar area of Hubballi, where a man allegedly strangled his wife to death during a dispute on Thursday morning. The Old Hubballi police swiftly took the accused into custody.
Victim and Accused Identified
According to sources from the Old Hubballi police station, the deceased woman has been identified as Anjum Paniband, aged 33. The accused is her husband, Mehboob, aged 36. Preliminary investigations reveal that the couple was embroiled in constant conflict, with police stating that they fought on a daily basis and arguments were a frequent occurrence in their household.
The Fatal Morning and Arrest
The situation reached a fatal climax on Thursday. Police reported that following yet another argument, Mehboob allegedly strangled Anjum to death. In the aftermath, he attempted to flee the scene. However, his escape was thwarted with the assistance of alert locals, who helped the police apprehend him. The accused was subsequently taken into custody and interrogated by the authorities.
New Residents in a Rented Home
Further details emerged about the couple's living situation. It was disclosed that the couple had recently moved to Nava Anand Nagar in Hubballi and were residing in a rented house. The case has now been formally registered at the Old Hubballi police station, and an investigation is underway to uncover the complete sequence of events leading to the horrific crime.
This incident has once again brought the grim issue of domestic disputes turning violent into sharp focus within the community.
