The deceased has been identified as one Zeenat with the accused said to be her brother-in-law Vikas, police said, adding that the incident took place when the victim's husband Ajit had gone to the factory where he works.
"Vikas often got into arguments with Zeenat as he wanted to marry her younger sister, which she was opposed to," police said.
According to police, at around 10:30 A.M. A fresh argument broke out between the duo following which Vikas first beat Zeenat and then strangled her with the cord of a mobile charger.
Police said the body has been sent for an autopsy with further inquiries on into the case.