Woman found murdered in Mohali, husband held

A 28-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband at Guru Nanak Colony in Jagatpura here last night.

The victim, Radhika, a native of Bihar, was found dead with injuries on the face and neck in her home. Local residents said her husband, Ravi, was seen outside his home in an inebriated state, with a rod in his hand.

The incident came to light in the morning when Ravi’s mother, who had gone to her daughter’s house, returned home. His elder brother Sonu, who is reportedly mentally challenged, was at home when the incident took place.

The police said a local doctor was called to the spot, while the cops were informed later. The police shifted the body to the mortuary of the Civil Hospital in Phase 6 here.

Ravi, aged 32, is a driver by profession. He has been arrested.

Sources said it was Ravi’s second marriage, solemnised just two and a half months ago.

A murder case has been registered at the Phase 11 police station. The police said a post-mortem examination of the body would be conducted on Wednesday.