Maharashtra man kills daughter, 4, for demanding cash to purchase chocolate

Maharashtra man kills daughter, 4, for demanding cash to purchase chocolate

Jun 30, 2025 03:29 AM IST

The accused, recognized as Balaji Rathod, was arrested following the incident on the cost of homicide, an official mentioned.

A person hooked on alcohol allegedly strangled his four-year-old daughter to loss of life on Sunday after she demanded cash to purchase chocolate in Latur district of Maharashtra, police mentioned.

The accused is a resident of Bhima Tanda in Udgir taluka of Latur district in Maharashtra(Representational/HT Photograph)

The accused, recognized as Balaji Rathod, was arrested following the incident on the cost of homicide, an official mentioned.

“Rathod was hooked on alcohol, which triggered frequent quarrels in his household. His spouse had left him and began staying along with her father. Within the afternoon, his daughter Aarushi requested him for cash to purchase chocolate. In a match of rage, he strangled her to loss of life utilizing a saree,” the official mentioned.

Rathod’s spouse Varsha has demanded capital punishment for her husband.

The accused is a resident of Bhima Tanda in Udgir taluka of Latur district.

Police registered an FIR on a grievance lodged by his spouse and arrested him. Additional investigation is underway.

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