Nagpur: A 33-year-old man has been arrested by Nandanvan Police for allegedly attempting to murder his wife during a heated dispute over a financial loan. The incident took place near Usmania Masjid, Hasanbagh area of Nagpur, on Sunday, July 20, around 11:45 am.

According to police, the accused, Samshair Ramzan Shaikh, had lent ₹5 lakh to his wife’s sister for house construction six months ago. Since then, he had been pressuring his wife, Reshma Samshair Shaikh (32), to recover the money. Frustrated over the delay, the accused reportedly abused and assaulted her frequently.

On the day of the incident, an argument escalated and Samshair allegedly attacked his wife on the head with a coconut-cutting blade, intending to kill her. The severely injured woman was immediately rushed by family members to Wanjari Hospital, Bhandewadi, where she is currently undergoing treatment.

Based on a complaint lodged by her brother-in-law, Zuber Gulam Shaikh (26), Nandanvan Police registered a case under Section 109(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Sub-Inspector Borikar is leading the investigation, and the accused has been taken into custody.