Accused Parshuram Kamble (35) stabbed victim Alka Thorwade seven times with a knife last night as she had begun rejecting his advances after her husband learnt about their affair, police said.
Parshuram and Alka had an affair but they parted ways some months ago after Alka's bed-ridden husband Shivaji Thorwade got to know about it, police said.
According to police, Alka served food to local people, including Parshuram for money to meet her household expenses.
However, she began maintaining distance after her husband learnt about their relationship. But Parshuram, who is a driver by profession and resident of Kolhapur district in the state, persistently tried to meet her despite resistance.
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Parshuram had even physically hurt the victim in February following which he was arrested, police sources said adding that he was later granted bail.
"The victim had complained to police on several occasions claiming death threat to her from Parshuram but police did not take her seriously," claimed a local resident, who did not wish to be named.
She was rushed to nearby Nair hospital where she was declared dead before admission.