Bhayandar, Maharashtra – A gruesome incident unfolded outside the Naya Nagar police station on Friday afternoon when a woman, identified as 36-year-old Amreen Khan, was brutally murdered by her husband, Nadeem Khan, following a prolonged family dispute. The shocking attack occurred just moments after Amreen had sought police protection to facilitate the custody of her two children. Amreen, a resident of Bandra, had been embroiled in a contentious custody battle with her husband, Nadeem, who resides in Mira Road.
The couple had reportedly faced escalating tensions for the past year and a half, culminating in Amreen filing a suit in the Thane Sessions Court for custody of their children. In August, the court ruled in her favor, granting her custody, which further fueled the conflict between the estranged couple. In a bid to ensure her safety during the custody transfer, Amreen sought security from the Naya Nagar police station, paying a deposit of Rs 7,000. On Thursday, she attempted to retrieve her children, but Nadeem misled the police, claiming they were away in Ajmer with their grandmother, leaving Amreen disheartened when she found the house locked.
On the morning of the murder, Amreen returned to the police station for assistance, where a ceremony unveiling new CCTV cameras was taking place. While waiting to speak with local officials, including MLA Geeta Jain and Deputy Commissioner Prakash Gaikwad, she ventured out to nearby NH School, hoping to see her children. Tragically, as she exited the police station, her husband was waiting and launched a fatal attack, slitting her throat with a knife before surrendering himself at the police station.
Deputy Commissioner Prakash Gaikwad confirmed the details of the incident, emphasizing the tragic failure of protective measures in place. The shocking murder has sent ripples through the Bhayandar community, raising alarm over domestic violence issues and the adequacy of legal protections for vulnerable individuals. As investigations continue, the devastating loss of Amreen Khan serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need for enhanced support systems for those caught in the cycle of domestic disputes.
