Constable killed by wife in Ahmedabad, she dies by suicide hours later

In a shocking case of domestic violence, a woman allegedly killed her husband – a serving traffic police constable – by striking him on the head with a leg of a bed, before dying by suicide at their residence in Ahmedabad on Monday. The incident took place in the Danilimda Police Lines, where the couple resided.

According to police sources, the deceased constable has been identified as Mukesh Parmar, who was posted with the A Division Traffic Police. His wife is named Sangeeta Parmar. Preliminary investigation revealed that a heated argument broke out between the couple early in the morning. During the altercation, the wife reportedly struck Mukeshbhai on the head with the wooden leg of the bed, inflicting critical injuries.

Their eight-year-old son, who was present in the house at the time, ran out in panic seeking help after witnessing the incident.

He was immediately rushed to the hospital, but despite efforts by the medical team, he was declared dead during treatment. Following the incident, the wife returned home and later took her own life by hanging herself from the ceiling fan. Her body was discovered by police personnel who arrived at the scene after being alerted by neighbours. The police 

The Danilimda police have launched an investigation and are recording statements from nearby residents and family members. “We have registered a case and are conducting a detailed probe to establish the exact sequence of events and the circumstances that led to this tragic incident,” a senior officer said.

Alleged extramarital relationship under probe

Senior police officials confirmed that apart from frequent domestic quarrels, there were underlying tensions in the marriage. Preliminary findings suggest that Mukesh was allegedly in an extramarital relationship with a woman identified as Geetaben Munjpara, a resident of Surendranagar district.

Sources said Mukesh had reportedly been living with Geetaben at intervals, which led to repeated fights between him and Sangeetaben. Police are likely to question Geetaben and other close associates to understand the circumstances leading up to the fatal incident.

The incident has sent shockwaves through the police force and the local community. Post-mortem examinations have been ordered, and further investigation is underway.

The deceased has been identified as Mukeshbhai Gordhanbhai Parmar, a 34-year-old constable residing at Room No. 103, Swastik Complex, near Akhbarnagar Circle, Nava Vadaj. Originally from Khadkana village in Vinchhiya taluka of Rajkot district, Mukeshbhai had been serving in the Gujarat Police since March 7, 2012, and had joined the city’s traffic division on December 20, 2023.