Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Woman Arrested for Murdering Partner in Santacruz West
A 35-year-old woman named Kamta Kamble, also known as Priti, was arrested for allegedly killing her 37-year-old partner, Reshma Dhone, in Santacruz West, Mumbai.
The incident happened late at night at Kamble's home.
According to the police, the two women were in a relationship and had a fight because Kamble was upset that Dhone did not meet her.
During the argument, Kamble stabbed Dhone in the chest with a knife, which led to her death.
Both women worked as domestic helpers.
The police have charged Kamble with murder and she will be in custody until January 22.
A 35-year-old woman, Kamta Kamble, was arrested for allegedly murdering her 37-year-old partner, Reshma Dhone, in Santacruz West, Mumbai.
The incident occurred between 11:30 PM and 12:00 AM on Wednesday night at Kamble's residence.
The murder was allegedly triggered by a late-night argument over Dhone not meeting Kamble.
Kamble stabbed Dhone in the chest with a knife, causing her death.
Both women were employed as domestic helpers and were in a relationship.
- Who
- Kamta Kamble (Priti), 35, and Reshma Dhone, 37
- What
- Murder of Reshma Dhone by Kamta Kamble
- When
- Between 11:30 PM and 12:00 AM on Wednesday night
- Where
- Santacruz West, Mumbai
- Why
- Allegedly due to a late-night argument over not meeting
- Victim
- Reshma Dhone, 37, resident of Navjeevan Society, Santacruz West
- Accused
- Kamta Kamble (Priti), 35, resident of Fulwali Galli, Santacruz West
- Occupation
- Both were domestic helpers
- Incident Time
- Between 11:30 PM and 12:00 AM on Wednesday night
- Cause of Death
- Stabbed in the chest with a knife
- Legal Action
- Arrested under Section 103 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
- Custody
- Remanded to police custody until January 22
