Woman Stabs Lover's Wife to Death in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Armed With Gun, Knife, Spray, Lock, Woman Stabs Lover's Wife 10 Times
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On April 22, Sheela Sonar, 45, attacked Sadhana Mahendra Sonpatkar, 40, in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, using a knife and a gun. The brutal assault, witnessed by neighbors, resulted in Sadhana's death from multiple stab wounds, with motives linked to a personal dispute and an illicit relationship.
- 01Sheela Sonar attacked Sadhana Mahendra Sonpatkar with a knife and gun.
- 02The incident occurred in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.
- 03Sadhana was stabbed at least 10 times and died on the scene.
- 04Witnesses recorded the attack, unable to intervene.
- 05Police arrested Sheela shortly after the incident.
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On the morning of April 22, Sheela Sonar (45) brutally attacked Sadhana Mahendra Sonpatkar (40) in her home in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. Armed with a knife and a gun, Sheela stabbed Sadhana at least 10 times, primarily in the neck and chest. Neighbors witnessed the gruesome act, recording the incident as Sadhana lay in a pool of blood. Despite her mother-in-law's pleas for mercy, Sadhana succumbed to her injuries at the scene. The police were alerted between 9:45 am and 10 am, arriving promptly to apprehend Sheela. Initial investigations indicate that the attack stemmed from a personal dispute and an illicit relationship, with further inquiries ongoing.
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The incident has shocked the local community, raising concerns about safety and domestic violence.
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