Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Wife arrested for accidentally killing husband in Gurgaon
A woman named Mamta accidentally killed her husband, Sunil, a retired Navy officer, in their home in Gurgaon.
Sunil was drunk and fell while going to the bathroom.
Mamta, who was cutting vegetables with a knife, tried to help him but accidentally stabbed him in the chest.
Sunil died at the hospital.
The police arrested Mamta for causing his death, but it was an accident.
The family reported the incident to the police, and Mamta was taken into custody.
Mamta (43) accidentally killed her husband Sunil (45) in their Gurgaon home on Sunday.
Sunil was inebriated and lost balance while heading to the bathroom.
Mamta, who was cutting vegetables with a knife, rushed to help and accidentally stabbed him in the chest.
Sunil was declared dead on arrival at the hospital, and a post-mortem confirmed the cause of death as an injury from a sharp weapon.
Mamta was arrested on Wednesday and remanded in one-day police custody.
- Who
- Mamta (43), wife of retired Navy officer Sunil (45)
- What
- Accidental killing of Sunil by his wife Mamta
- When
- Incident on Sunday, arrest on Wednesday
- Where
- Nakhrola village, Gurgaon
- Why
- Sunil was inebriated and lost balance, Mamta rushed to help with a knife in hand, leading to accidental stabbing
- Victim
- Sunil (45)
- Accused
- Mamta (43)
- Location
- Nakhrola village, Gurgaon
- Date of Incident
- Sunday
- Date of Arrest
- Wednesday
- Cause of Death
- Injury from a sharp weapon
- Charges
- Culpable homicide not amounting to murder