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Crime
Wife Stabbed with Scissors in Delhi Domestic Dispute, Police Investigate
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 07:16 PM
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A woman was attacked with a pair of scissors by her husband during a domestic quarrel in Delhi, prompting police intervention.
Delhi police reported that a woman was assaulted with scissors by her husband during a heated domestic argument in a residential neighbourhood on Tuesday evening. Neighbours heard shouting and the sound of a scissor blade, and called the authorities, who arrived within minutes.
Officers found the victim with minor injuries to her arm and immediately provided medical assistance before taking both parties to the police station for questioning. The husband was detained under sections of the Indian Penal Code that deal with assault and domestic violence.
The police spokesperson confirmed that a formal FIR has been lodged and the case will be forwarded to the crime branch for further investigation. The victim was advised to seek legal counsel and support services available for domestic abuse survivors.
Legal experts note that under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, the victim can seek protection orders and compensation, while the accused may face imprisonment if convicted.
Officers found the victim with minor injuries to her arm and immediately provided medical assistance before taking both parties to the police station for questioning. The husband was detained under sections of the Indian Penal Code that deal with assault and domestic violence.
The police spokesperson confirmed that a formal FIR has been lodged and the case will be forwarded to the crime branch for further investigation. The victim was advised to seek legal counsel and support services available for domestic abuse survivors.
Legal experts note that under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, the victim can seek protection orders and compensation, while the accused may face imprisonment if convicted.