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Crime
Wife Stabs Husband to Death in Domestic Dispute in Ahmedabad
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 03:02 PM
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A husband was fatally stabbed in the chest by his wife during a heated argument in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, police said.
Ahmedabad police have registered a homicide case after a 45-year-old man was found dead with a stab wound to the chest. According to the investigation, the victim's wife allegedly attacked him with a knife during a domestic argument, leading to his death.
The incident occurred in a residential neighbourhood of Ahmedabad on Tuesday evening. Neighbours reported hearing a loud altercation and later discovered the body. The police arrived at the scene, secured the area, and began preliminary forensic examinations.
The suspect, identified as the victim's spouse, was taken into custody for questioning. Authorities are probing the motive behind the dispute, but preliminary reports suggest it stemmed from a personal disagreement. The case is being treated as a domestic violence homicide, and the police have urged the public to report any signs of abuse.
The investigation remains ongoing, with forensic reports and witness statements expected to provide further clarity. The Ahmedabad Crime Branch will file a charge sheet once the inquiry is completed.
Domestic violence remains a pressing concern across India, and this incident underscores the need for timely intervention and support mechanisms for families in conflict.
The incident occurred in a residential neighbourhood of Ahmedabad on Tuesday evening. Neighbours reported hearing a loud altercation and later discovered the body. The police arrived at the scene, secured the area, and began preliminary forensic examinations.
The suspect, identified as the victim's spouse, was taken into custody for questioning. Authorities are probing the motive behind the dispute, but preliminary reports suggest it stemmed from a personal disagreement. The case is being treated as a domestic violence homicide, and the police have urged the public to report any signs of abuse.
The investigation remains ongoing, with forensic reports and witness statements expected to provide further clarity. The Ahmedabad Crime Branch will file a charge sheet once the inquiry is completed.
Domestic violence remains a pressing concern across India, and this incident underscores the need for timely intervention and support mechanisms for families in conflict.