New Delhi: In a shocking incident in central Delhi's Ram Nagar area, a 22-year-old pregnant woman was brutally stabbed to death in public view by her lover, followed by her husband killing the attacker in retaliation, police said on Sunday.
The deceased woman, identified as Shalini, was a homemaker and mother of two daughters. Her husband, Akash, 23, who works as an e-rickshaw driver, is currently battling for his life in the hospital.
The accused, Aashu alias Shailendra, 34, was a local criminal and allegedly had an affair with Shalini.
According to the police, Aashu claimed that Shalini was pregnant with his child and was furious over her decision to return to her husband.
DCP, Central Delhi, Nidhin Vansal told IANS that the incident occurred late Saturday night when Akash and Shali