A well-known nature activist and environmental rescuer of Pune, Nakul Ananda Bhoir, was allegedly killed by his wife, Chaitali Bhoir, at their residence late Thursday night. Police have revealed that the murder took place following a heated domestic quarrel.

Police said that Nakul had reportedly been suspecting his wife’s character for the past few days, leading to repeated arguments between the couple. During the altercation on Thursday night, Chaitali allegedly lost her temper and strangled Nakul with a piece of cloth, police said.