Woman found dead in Dwarka, husband missing

A 27-year-old woman was found dead in her home in the Amberahi village of Dwarka on Sunday morning. The police said that the vcitim's husband was the prime suspect, who has been missing since the body was discovered.

The couple — Shivbalak Shah and Amrika — had been living in the house along with their children for the last two years, when the family shifted from Bihar to the national Capital. According to DCP Surender Kumar, southwest Delhi, initial probe has revealed that the couple used to fight frequently over financial matters.

The murder came to light when one of the children approached a neighbour for help. According to Ashok, the neighbour: "When we went to their house, Amrika was lying unconscious on her bed. Shah was not present in the house. We tried his number but it was switched off. So, we informed the police."

"The murder looks like the consequence of these fights. But we will still investigate the matter. Hunt is on to locate Shah, who worked as a rickshaw puller. His phone is switched off but we have put it on surveillance," an officer said.

According to the police, the woman was smothered to death by someone known to her. The cops said they were trying to ascertain whether Shah was an alcoholic, which could have led to domestic violence in the household.

The police have registered a case under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and further probe is on.