Video: Maharashtra woman stabbed by boyfriend on road over relationship dispute
A 27-year-old woman employed at the Palghar District Collector's Office was critically injured after being attacked with a sharp weapon in broad daylight in Maharashtra's
A 27-year-old woman employed at the Palghar District Collector's Office was critically injured after being attacked with a sharp weapon in broad daylight in Maharashtra's Palghar city, police said. The incident took place near the Gold Cinema area at around 6.30 pm, triggering panic among local residents. According to preliminary information, the attacker repeatedly struck the woman on her neck and waist before fleeing the scene. Read Full Story The victim has been identified as Snehal Sawant, who was living in a rented accommodation in a building near the Gold Cinema area. She sustained serious injuries in the attack and was initially rushed to Palghar Rural Hospital for emergency treatment.
Due to the severity of her condition, doctors later referred her to a private hospital in Boisar for advanced medical care. (Disclaimer: The above visuals can be disturbing. Viewers' discretion is advised.) Police suspect the attack may have been linked to a dispute arising out of a personal relationship. Preliminary investigations indicate that the accused, identified as Amol Mule, allegedly attacked Sawant following tensions related to their relationship. Officials said Mule is believed to be employed at the Bombay High Court. Palghar Superintendent of Police Yatish Deshmukh confirmed the incident and said the motive behind the attack is still being investigated.
He visited the scene of the crime and also met the injured woman to gather information about the incident. Soon after receiving information about the attack, officers from the Palghar Police Station, led by Police Inspector Anant Parad, reached the spot and launched an investigation. A forensic team was also deployed to collect evidence from the crime scene and assist investigators in reconstructing the sequence of events. SUSPECT ON THE RUN Police have formed teams to trace the accused, who remains absconding. Authorities said efforts are underway to locate and arrest him at the earliest. While investigators are examining all possible angles, officials said the exact circumstances leading to the attack have not yet been established.
However, Superintendent of Police Deshmukh indicated that a dispute related to a romantic relationship is one of the primary lines of inquiry. The incident has sparked concern among residents of Palghar, with many expressing alarm over the violent attack in a busy area of the city. Police have assured that a thorough investigation is being conducted and that strict action will be taken once the accused is apprehended. Ends With inputs from Mohammad Hussain Khan
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