Pregnant Woman (23), Murdered in Hinjawadi; Husband Detained

Police register murder case after woman allegedly strangled at construction workers’ labour camp

Pimpri-Chinchwad : A 23-year-old pregnant woman was allegedly strangled to death in the Hinjawadi area of Pimpri-Chinchwad. Police have detained her 30-year-old husband, Rakesh Sagar Gond, in connection with the case.

The deceased has been identified as Anita Kumari Gond.

According to police, the incident allegedly took place between 6 pm on October 21 and 1.30 am on October 22 at the Sukhwani Amber construction labour camp near Kasturi Chowk in Hinjawadi.

As stated in the complaint, Anita was reportedly inhaling steam from cloves placed in camphor as a measure intended to prevent a miscarriage. She allegedly came out of the room in a partially clothed state and began shouting. Her husband allegedly strangled her over this, resulting in her death.

Rupesh Shambhu Saw, 38, a native of Kaimur district in Bihar, lodged a complaint at the Hinjawadi police station. Based on the complaint, police registered a murder case under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Police have detained the accused, and further investigation is being conducted by Police Sub-Inspector Kishan Kande.

The allegations are subject to investigation, and further details are awaited.