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Crime
Delhi Man Arrested After Killing Wife with Scissors Amid Affair Allegations
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 20 Jul 2026, 07:38 AM
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A Delhi resident was taken into custody after police recovered a dead body from his home, where the victim was found stabbed with a pair of scissors. Authorities say the murder was linked to a suspected affair.
Delhi police arrested a resident of the city after discovering the body of his wife in their home. The victim was found with multiple cuts, and a pair of scissors was recovered at the scene. Police investigators believe the motive behind the killing was a suspected affair involving the wife.
The arrest was made following a tip that the couple had been arguing over a possible extramarital relationship. The police said they are treating the case as a homicide and will conduct a thorough investigation.
The accused was booked under the Indian Penal Code for murder and is currently being held in custody. No further details about the suspect’s background or the identity of the alleged affair partner have been released by authorities.
The case has drawn attention to the prevalence of domestic violence in the city, with law enforcement urging residents to report any suspicious or violent behavior promptly.
Delhi Police have assured the public that they will pursue all leads in the investigation and that the suspect will face legal proceedings.
The arrest was made following a tip that the couple had been arguing over a possible extramarital relationship. The police said they are treating the case as a homicide and will conduct a thorough investigation.
The accused was booked under the Indian Penal Code for murder and is currently being held in custody. No further details about the suspect’s background or the identity of the alleged affair partner have been released by authorities.
The case has drawn attention to the prevalence of domestic violence in the city, with law enforcement urging residents to report any suspicious or violent behavior promptly.
Delhi Police have assured the public that they will pursue all leads in the investigation and that the suspect will face legal proceedings.