12 September,2016 05:15 PM IST | | mid-day online correspondent
A 36-year-old man allegedly, on Sunday stabbed his wife to death before attempting suicide at their residence in Uttam Nagar in south Delhi
A 36-year-old man allegedly, on Sunday stabbed his wife to death before attempting suicide at their residence in Uttam Nagar in south Delhi.
The deceased has been identified as Suman and her husband Prem Singh is an e-rickshaw puller.
According to the police, the accused, Singh stabbed her multiple times using a kitchen knife. He later tried to commit suicide by sliting his wrists.
The police were informed by neighbours who heard the woman's scream. When he police reached the spot, they found Suman bleeding lying in pool of blood and Prem his wrists slashed.
Both were rushed to hospital, where Suman was declared brought dead.
During investigation, the police also found multiple stab injuries all over Prem's body.
The couple has two boys aged 12 and eight. The accused had allegedly sent the children away before carrying out the crime, said a police officer.
According to sources, the couple had frequent fights with Prem doubting Suman's character. He would even accuse her of having an extra-marital affair.
A case under Sections 302 (murder) and 309 (attempted suicide) of the Indian Penal Code has been registered at the Bindapur police station.
