A 44-year-old man, employed as a driver and residing in Mumbai's Kalachowki area, was arrested after allegedly slashing the throat of a 25-year-old woman. The attack reportedly occurred at the woman's Kalachowki residence on Tuesday afternoon, following her rejection of the accused's marriage proposal and subsequent insult.

The victim, who shares her home with two brothers, is currently hospitalized in critical condition at KEM Hospital.