Nagpur: In a swift breakthrough, Wathoda Police have arrested a woman and her lover for allegedly murdering her husband after he confronted them over their illicit relationship.

The case came to light on July 4, when Sanjay Balkrishna Ramteke (50), a resident of PMAY Flats, Wathoda, received a call from a neighbour informing him that his younger brother, Chandrasen Balkrishna Ramteke (38), was unresponsive at his home in Sainath Society, Tarodi Khurd. When the complainant rushed to the scene and took his brother to a private hospital, doctors declared him brought dead.

Initially, a case of accidental death was registered. However, the post-mortem report revealed that the victim died due to strangulation — with pressure marks found on his throat, nose, and mouth. Upon interrogation, the victim’s wife, Disha Chandrasen Ramteke (30), confessed that she, along with her lover Asif Raja Islam Ansari alias Raja Babu Tyrewala (28), strangled her husband to death between 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm on July 4.

According to police, the victim had learned of their extramarital affair and confronted his wife, which led to a heated argument. Fearing exposure and further conflict, the duo allegedly conspired to kill him.

Based on the medical report and the complaint, Wathoda Police have booked both accused under BNS Sections 103(1) and 3(5). They were arrested and further investigation is underway.