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Crime
Ex‑husband Stabs Woman to Death in Zirakpur Over Dispute
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 04:37 PM
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Police say a woman was fatally stabbed in Zirakpur after a quarrel with her ex‑husband, who is now the prime suspect.
Zirakpur, Punjab – Investigators have confirmed that a woman was murdered by being stabbed with a knife by her former husband. The police report indicates that a dispute between the two escalated into violence, leading to the fatal attack.
According to the ongoing investigation, the ex‑husband confronted the victim over an unspecified issue, and the confrontation turned lethal. The victim succumbed to her injuries at the scene, and the suspect was identified as her first husband.
Local law enforcement has opened a homicide case and is gathering forensic evidence to build a prosecution. The incident has raised concerns about domestic violence in the region, prompting calls for heightened vigilance.
Authorities have not released the identities of the individuals involved, citing privacy and investigative reasons. The case remains under active investigation, and further details will be provided as they emerge.
According to the ongoing investigation, the ex‑husband confronted the victim over an unspecified issue, and the confrontation turned lethal. The victim succumbed to her injuries at the scene, and the suspect was identified as her first husband.
Local law enforcement has opened a homicide case and is gathering forensic evidence to build a prosecution. The incident has raised concerns about domestic violence in the region, prompting calls for heightened vigilance.
Authorities have not released the identities of the individuals involved, citing privacy and investigative reasons. The case remains under active investigation, and further details will be provided as they emerge.