27-year-old woman, friend kill live-in partner in Dombivli

The accused have been identified as Sandhya Singh, a prostitute and Guddu Shetty, an unemployed man. The incident took place at Kolegaon village near Katai- Badlapur road, Dombivli, on Saturday afternoon.

Mumbai: A 27-year-old woman and her male friend were arrested on Sunday for allegedly killing the former’s 55-year-old boyfriend in Dombivli.

On Saturday, the officer added that Hande and the two accused were in the house when a heated argument started. Singh and Guddu assaulted Hande with a bat, leaving him in a pool of blood. Later, the duo fled from the spot. (Image for representation)

The accused have been identified as Sandhya Singh, a sex worker and Guddu Shetty, an unemployed man. The incident took place at Kolegaon village near Katai- Badlapur road, Dombivli, on Saturday afternoon.

As per the police, the victim – identified as Maruti Hande, a truck driver – was in a live-in relationship with Singh for the last three years.

“Hande was married and had two children who live at Karjat,” said a police officer. “He suspected Singh’s character as she was getting in touch with Shetty and this often led to heated arguments between them.”

On Saturday, the officer added that Hande and the two accused were in the house when a heated argument started. Singh and Guddu assaulted Hande with a bat, leaving him in a pool of blood. Later, the duo fled from the spot.

A neighbour alerted the police about the commotion. A grievously injured Hande was taken to Kalwa Hospital. There, the doctors referred him to JJ Hospital, where during treatment, he succumbed to his injuries.