Police arrested Ravinder Singh for allegedly stabbing his wife Kamaldeep Kaur at their Ludhiana home. Investigators suspect doubts over her fidelity motivated the planned killing.Police have registered a murder case and arrested the man. (Representative image)Ludhiana,Nov 2, 2026 12:48 ISTA 50-year-old man allegedly stabbed his wife to death at their home in Ludhiana two days after returning from Australia, reportedly because he suspected her of infidelity, police told news agency Press Trust of India.The victim was identified as 49-year-old Kamaldeep Kaur.

Her husband, Ravinder Singh, a pick-up van driver, has been arrested and a murder case registered against him.The killing took place late on Saturday evening at the couple's house in Vikas Nagar on Pakhowal Road. Police said the couple had travelled to Australia, where their younger son lives.

Kaur returned four months ago, while Ravinder came back on October 29. Their elder son, Gagandeep Singh, lives at the family home in Ludhiana.Station House Officer Gurmukh Singh told PTI that a preliminary inquiry indicated that suspected infidelity was the motive.

According to a complaint filed by Gagandeep, there had been no visible discord between his parents since his father's return. SON SENT TO MARKET BEFORE MURDEROn Saturday evening, Ravinder asked Gagandeep to go to a local market to buy milk.

When Gagandeep returned, he saw his father running out of the house. When questioned, Ravinder asked him to check inside.Gagandeep found his mother lying in a pool of blood on a bed, with multiple stab wounds to her stomach and neck.

He raised an alarm and took her to a nearby hospital with the help of neighbours, but doctors declared her brought dead. Police said Ravinder allegedly used a kitchen knife in the attack.

He is also accused of washing the knife and putting it back before fleeing in an attempt to destroy evidence.“The accused stabbed his wife multiple times in the stomach and neck. We suspect he had come with a plan to kill her as he executed the murder within two days of his return.

A kitchen knife used in the crime has been seized,” Singh told PTI.Police have registered a murder case at Dugri police station and arrested Ravinder. He is being questioned over the killing, which police suspect was linked to his doubts about his wife's fidelity.- Ends