New Delhi: A 30-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly brutally attacking his wife with a hammer, repeatedly striking her on the head over suspicion of an extramarital affair in northwest Delhi’s Wazirpur village in the early hours of Sunday, police said. The woman’s condition is critical and she is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital.
Her condition is reported to be critical,” a police officer aware of the matter said. He was allegedly drunk when the incident took place. “When the landlord heard noises, he looked through a ventilation opening and spotted Sangeeta bleeding, while Kumar was allegedly pressing his foot against her neck. “She sustained multiple head injuries and was rushed to Deep Chand Bandhu Hospital, from where she was referred to a higher medical centre. “The accused has been arrested.
A case under Section 109(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (attempt to murder) has been registered at Ashok Vihar police station.
Police said Sanjay Kumar, a mason, lives with his wife and two children in Wazirpur village. He then returned to his room, locked the door and started assaulting the woman, Yadav allegedly told police. Yadav and his brother managed to get the door opened and apprehended Sanjay before informing the police,” the officer said. Kumar allegedly continued attacking his wife even after she fell, and pressed his foot against her neck, according to police. Further probe is underway,” the officer said.
The landlord, Akash Yadav, told police that Kumar approached him crying on Saturday night and said that his wife was planning to get him killed.
