Man Stabs Wife in Delhi's Samayapur Badali

New Delhi: A 40-year-old woman was stabbed to death by her husband in a domestic fight at their house in outer-north Delhi's Samayapur Badali area, police said on Friday.

The incident took place Thursday morning when their children were away at school. Police said the couple had a second marriage. An officer said a call regarding the incident was received at 7.30 am. The woman was taken to a hospital where doctors declared her dead. She had multiple stab wounds, the officer said.

On inquiry, it was found that the couple had fought over a family issue. The husband, Kushal Pal, absconded after the murder but was later nabbed.

"A team of police was formed and Pal was arrested on Thursday evening," the officer said.