Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Mumbai Man Arrested for Smothering Estranged Wife
A man in Mumbai, named Rajiv, is accused of killing his estranged wife, Shalini.
Shalini was a former flight attendant who became a lawyer.
They were living apart but had been married before and separated.
On September 27, Rajiv went to Shalini's flat, and they argued.
In a fit of anger, he allegedly smothered her with a pillow.
He fled the scene but was later arrested.
The police investigation is ongoing.
A 60-year-old man allegedly smothered his estranged wife with a pillow.
The incident took place in Powai, Mumbai.
The victim was a 56-year-old flight attendant-turned-lawyer.
The couple had separated but the man tried to reconcile with his wife.
The man has been arrested and a case has been registered.
- Who
- Rajiv Chandrabhan Lala and Shalini Devi
- What
- Rajiv smothered Shalini to death with a pillow
- When
- September 27
- Where
- Powai, Mumbai
- Why
- In a fit of rage after an argument
- Victim
- Shalini Devi, 56
- Accused
- Rajiv Chandrabhan Lala, 60
- Location
- Powai, Mumbai
- Incident Date
- September 27
- Charges
- Murder
- Victim's Profession
- Flight attendant turned lawyer