A man in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife after she discovered his extra-marital affair, highlighting the tragic consequences of infidelity and domestic disputes.
A 28-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing his wife by slitting her throat with a paper cutter after she learned of his alleged extra-marital affair, police said on Friday.
The incident took place in the Lisadi Gate area, and the accused, identified as Saqib, was arrested in Majid Nagar.
Police also recovered a paper cutter used in the crime.
SP City Vinayak Gopal Bhosale said, "During preliminary investigation, it came to light that the accused was involved with another woman. When his wife learned about it, a dispute broke out, following which he killed her."
The victim, Kausar (27), was found lying in a pool of blood near a bed in her house on Friday morning.
The matter surfaced when the couple's daughters alerted the landlord.
Police said the accused, an e-rickshaw driver, has confessed to the crime during questioning.
He has been produced before a court, and further proceedings are underway.