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Crime
Punjab Man Arrested in US for Killing and Burning Wife's Body
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 08:01 PM
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Police in the United States have arrested a man from Punjab who killed his wife, set her body on fire to destroy evidence, and was later apprehended.
A man originally from Punjab, India, has been taken into custody by U.S. authorities after allegedly murdering his wife. The couple had been married for two and a half years and shared a seven‑month‑old infant. According to police, the suspect set his wife's body on fire in an attempt to eliminate forensic evidence.
Investigators say the crime scene showed signs of arson and that forensic teams were able to identify the victim despite the fire. The suspect was located shortly after the incident and arrested without further incident. He now faces murder charges and additional counts related to tampering with evidence.
The case is being handled by local law enforcement in the United States, and the investigation remains ongoing. No statements have been released by the victim's family, and officials have not disclosed the exact location of the crime to protect the privacy of the child involved.
Investigators say the crime scene showed signs of arson and that forensic teams were able to identify the victim despite the fire. The suspect was located shortly after the incident and arrested without further incident. He now faces murder charges and additional counts related to tampering with evidence.
The case is being handled by local law enforcement in the United States, and the investigation remains ongoing. No statements have been released by the victim's family, and officials have not disclosed the exact location of the crime to protect the privacy of the child involved.