Punjab Newsline | Chandigarh
Chandigarh Police have arrested a 27-year-old man for allegedly murdering his wife at Leisure Valley in Sector 10 on Thursday evening. The accused, identified as Robin, was arrested late Thursday night after preliminary investigations pointed towards his involvement in the crime.
According to the police, Robin allegedly suspected his wife, Shikha, of having an extramarital affair. The suspicion is believed to have triggered an argument between the couple, during which he allegedly attacked her with a paving block.
Robin, a resident of Janta Colony in Naya Gaon, Mohali, had married Shikha in 2020 after a love relationship. The couple had two children—a five-year-old son and a three-year-old daughter.
However, due to domestic disputes, Shikha had been living separately with her mother, Gunjan, in Sector 15, Chandigarh, leaving both children with her husband.
Police investigations also revealed that Robin had allegedly attacked his mother-in-law in the past and was out on bail in connection with that case.
On Thursday, Robin reportedly reached Shikha's workplace in Sector 27 and took her along with him. The two first had food at a market and later travelled around the city on a scooter.
At around 7:45 pm, they reached Leisure Valley in Sector 10, where another argument broke out. During the altercation, Robin allegedly picked up a paving block and struck Shikha on the head before fleeing the scene.
The murder came to light on Friday morning when a young ragpicker spotted the woman's body and alerted a traffic policeman. Police personnel and a forensic team subsequently reached the spot and began investigating the case.
A bloodstained paving block was recovered near the body. Shikha had sustained severe injuries to her head. During the examination, police also noticed a wristwatch and a small Rudraksha necklace tied around her wrist. The name 'Shikha' was written on her arm, which helped establish her identity.
Following preliminary inquiries and investigation, police arrested Robin late Thursday night. Further investigation into the case is underway.
