A 64-year-old resident of Rabodi, Thane, allegedly attacked and stabbed his wife, daughter, and granddaughter in a fit of rage following a dispute over watching television. The incident occurred minutes after his granddaughter's birthday celebration at their home early Saturday.
Incident Details
According to a complaint filed by his 39-year-old married daughter, the incident took place around 12:30 am on April 25 at her parents' residence in the Kranti Nagar area, stated senior inspector Hemant Patil. Shortly after midnight, the victims decided to switch on the television, which allegedly angered the accused, who wanted to sleep.
The accused allegedly got into an argument with his wife and started abusing her. In a fit of rage, he picked up a kitchen knife and attacked her. The complainant tried to intervene and sustained injuries to her hand, while her daughter also suffered injuries during the scuffle.
Arrest and Investigation
The family raised an alarm, following which the man was overpowered and handed over to the police. A complaint has been lodged against the accused, and the police are investigating further. Meanwhile, the three victims are recuperating from the knife wounds.
