New Delhi: A 22-year-old woman was allegedly strangulated to death by her husband over a marital dispute in southwest Delhi on Wednesday.

He said that the deceased has been identified as Pooja, a resident of Rajokri.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (South-West) Rohit Meena said, "A PCR call regarding a murder was received at Vasan Kunj South police station at 12.38 pm on Wednesday, following which a team was sent to the spot."

The DCP said, "Prima facie marital dispute seems to be the reason behind the murder. Preliminary investigation of the body has revealed that death was due to strangulation."

During initial interrogation, the police came to know that Pooja and her husband Abhishek had got married only a month ago. Both of them got married for the second time. While Abhishek did not have any children from his first marriage, Pooja had a son.

Police said that the Forensic Science Laboratory team and the crime team have inspected the incident site. A case is being registered and several teams are working to arrest the accused.