MUMBAI: A

woman and her friend were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly attacking tying up her husban'd legs, pouring hot oil on him, assaulting him with a hammer, and throwing red chilly powder in his eyes.

The matter came to light when the victim, Bhavishya Burhagohain (38), threw utensils out of the kitchen window to draw neighbour's attention. The accused, identified as Qunicia (28), and her friend, Satvir Naik (24), were caught by neighbours and handed over to the police.

Burhagohain, admitted to JJ Hospital and is in a critical condition, claimed his wife had an affair with Naik.

Qunicia said Burhagohain used to beat her and suspected her of having an extra-marital affair. Relatives too have said he used to beat her. Qunicia said Naik, who stays in the same building, is Burhagohain's friend, and she did not have an affair with him. The couple, who had a love marriage, have twins, aged four years. On Tuesday, the couple had an argument over the alleged affair and Burhagohain, who hails from Assam, went to sleep. Qunicia allegedly called Naik home and they assaulted him.