Published On : Mon, Oct 20th, 2014

Hubby arrested for manhandling wife

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Nagpur: MIDC police have arrested husband of a 30-year-old woman for allegedly manhandling her after she lodged a complaint of domestic violence with the police.

According to information, Sunita Sontakke was married to Dharmapal Sontakke (35), a resident of Jaitala near Nalanda Buddha Vihar. But soon he started suspecting her fidelity and often manhandled her after their quarrels. He often physically harassed her even on petty issues. On Sunday, after one such quarrel, Dharmapal hit Sunita with a wooden stick. She sustained head injuries. Nearby residents rushed her to Government Medical College and Hospital for treatment. MIDC police was informed. Cops have registered an offence under Sections 326 and 135 of Mumbai Police Act against Dharmapal on the basis of the statement given by Sunita. The accused has been put behind bars.