Ludhiana | December 4, 2025

The Faridkot Police have arrested a woman and her male friend for the alleged murder of her 28-year-old husband, whose body was found on the rooftop of his house on the night of November 28. Police said that preliminary investigation indicates the two were in a relationship and had jointly planned and executed the murder.

Accused in Custody

The wife was arrested on November 29, while her male friend, who initially went absconding, surrendered before a court on Wednesday. He has been remanded to three days of police custody. Both are currently undergoing interrogation.

Police Statement

Faridkot SSP Dr Pragya Jain confirmed that a case has been registered under:

• Section 61(2) – Criminal Conspiracy

• Section 103 – Punishment for Murder
  of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Sadar Faridkot Police Station.

She added that the post-mortem report will establish the exact cause of death.

How the Case Unfolded

Around 11:30 pm on November 28, the wife raised an alarm claiming that robbers had entered the house. She informed neighbours that she later found her husband lying unconscious on the rooftop.

However, inconsistencies emerged during questioning, leading to her arrest the next day.

Family’s Allegations

The victim’s family has made several claims during the investigation:

• The victim had earlier expressed concerns about his wife’s alleged relationship with her male friend.

• The victim’s sister, a Canadian citizen, reported that her brother said the woman was “troubling him”.

• A paternal cousin, visiting from Canada, reportedly saw someone entering the house around 11 pm that night.

• The victim’s aunt alleged that the family’s pet dog was found drugged, and claimed the wife first sedated her husband and then strangled him with the help of her friend.

Background

• The wife had gone to Canada in 2019 and returned to India in 2023 to marry the victim.

• She later went back abroad but was deported last year.

• Her male friend had earlier been deported from Canada in 2018.

• The victim worked at a private bank, and the family owns over 20 acres of agricultural land.

• The victim’s parents, who moved abroad in March this year, rushed back after the murder.

• The family has not cremated the body, alleging possible involvement of additional individuals and demanding a deeper probe.