November 25, 2023
A local Indian businessman on Friday died after being punched in the nose by his wife for refusing to take her to Dubai for her birthday celebration.
The shocking incident that ended in the death of Nikhil Khanna occurred in a posh residential society in India's Pune city.
Nikhil, a 36-year-old businessman in the construction industry, tied the knot with his wife, Renuka, who is 38 years old, in a love marriage six years ago.
A senior police officer at the Wanavdi police station said that the incident occurred on Friday afternoon.
"As per the primary investigation, it has been revealed that the couple had a fight because Nikhil did not take Renuka to Dubai to celebrate her birthday and did not give her expensive gifts on her birthday and anniversary," he adedd.
The cop further shared that the wife was also upset with her husband for "not giving a favourable response to her wish to go to Delhi to celebrate the birthdays of some relatives".
According to Hindustan Times, the police mentioned that "during the fight, Renuka punched Nikhil in the face. The impact of the punch was so hard that Nikhil's nose and some teeth were broken. With heavy bleeding, Nikhil lost consciousness."
Furthermore, the police have arrested Renuka and booked her under IPC Section 302, pending further inquiry.