KANGAR: A retired soldier who allegedly stabbed his wife to death at their residence in Jalan Padang Nyu, Arau on Saturday (Sept 30) has been remanded for seven days.

The remand order was issued by Kangar Court Magistrate Siti Nor Hasliza Md Ali on Sunday (Oct 1).

Earlier, the 38-year-old suspect, clad in lock-up attire and handcuffed, arrived in a police vehicle at the courthouse at 8.30am.

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It was reported that a man had been arrested on suspicion of stabbing his wife to death in an incident at about 6am on Saturday.

Arau district police chief Supt Ahmad Mohsin Md Rodi said the woman's body was found in the bedroom in a pool of blood and covered with a thick blanket after the suspect surrendered himself at the Perlis police headquarters at about 10am.

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He said the 31-year-old woman, who worked as a nurse, was stabbed in the chest.

The suspect is also believed to have argued with the victim due to jealousy.

The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. – Bernama