Accused feared he’d be killed,beheaded wife,kid fearing for their safety: police

Officers investigating the case said Ahire came home on Thursday morning after night shift. He had food after which the couple started fighting as Ahire suspected that Sanchita was having affairs with men in their locality. In a fit of rage Ahire,who was in an inebriated state took a kitchen knife and slit the neck of his daughter,who was sleeping. When Sanchita howled seeing her daughter’s severed head,Ahire stabbed Sanchita and slit her neck too.

Police said after killing his wife and child,Ahire had even tried to slit his neck and bang his head against the wall. He was saved as his neighbours kept on knocking his door. “We produced Ahire in the court on Friday. He was remanded in judicial custody. He is now a hospital as he suffered injuries. Once he is out of the hospital,we will produce him in court seeking custody,” Koregaonkar said. “Ahire is suffering from mental problems. We will seek a psychiatrist’s help,” said a police officer.