Chandigarh: A 43-year-old woman was found murdered inside her home in Faridkot on Monday while she was alone in the house. Police have launched an investigation and are examining all possible angles behind the crime.
The deceased has been identified as Neetu Kalra, a resident of Mohalla Jania. According to police, the incident came to light when her husband, Pradeep Kalra, a government school teacher, returned home after duty and found her lying in a pool of blood.
Pradeep Kalra told police that he had left for school in the morning while their two children also went to school, leaving Neetu alone at home. On returning in the afternoon, he repeatedly knocked on the door and called out to her but received no response. With the help of neighbours, he entered the house and found his wife’s body on the floor.
Police said the victim had deep injuries on her neck and hands caused by a sharp-edged weapon. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crime.
Following the incident, City Police, DSP Tarlochan Singh and forensic experts reached the scene to collect evidence. The victim’s husband told investigators that the family had no known enmity with anyone.
DSP Tarlochan Singh said the murder is believed to have taken place between 12 pm and 2 pm. He added that CCTV footage from the surrounding area is being examined and that police are using technical and forensic evidence to identify and arrest those responsible.
