New Delhi: Two months after a woman was found murdered in northwest Delhi’s Bhalswa Dairy, police have arrested her absconding husband in connection with the case.The victim, Ujma, was allegedly killed by her husband, Sharvar Ali (40). The couple is survived by three children. Police said Ali had been evading arrest since the incident, and proceedings to declare him a proclaimed offender were under way.According to police, the case dates back to June 6, when Ujma was found murdered. The crime scene was examined by a crime team and forensic science laboratory (FSL) personnel. A case was registered under Section 103 (murder) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Bhalswa Dairy police station, and multiple teams were formed to trace the accused.“Using technical surveillance and manual inputs, Ali was traced to the K N Katju Marg area, from where he was arrested on Friday,” said DCP (Rohini) Shashank Jaiswal.Police said Ali suspected his wife of being involved in extramarital relationships. Frequent disputes between the couple over his unemployment had also strained their relationship, a senior officer said. Investigators suspect these issues may have contributed to the crime.Following the murder, Ali allegedly fled and remained untraceable for nearly two months. His arrest came after police received information about his presence in the K N Katju Marg area.Police said an illegal country-made pistol and a live cartridge were recovered from his possession. A separate case under the Arms Act was registered at K N Katju Marg police station. Investigators also found that Ali has been involved in around 10 criminal cases in the past.
