Investigators say more details are expected to emerge as the probe continues
The Amritsar district police have arrested a man accused of murdering his Non-Resident Indian (NRI) wife and fleeing the city after the crime. The accused, identified as Mandeep Singh Dhillon, was arrested from Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan following a targeted police operation based on intelligence inputs and mobile tracking.
According to police officials, Mandeep Singh, a resident of Jethuwal village in Amritsar, was married to Prabhjot Kaur from Waraich village in Gurdaspur district for around seven years. After their marriage, the couple moved to Austria, where they lived for several years. Police said their relationship initially appeared stable, but tensions grew overseas after Mandeep began suspecting his wife of having an extra-marital relationship. These suspicions reportedly led to frequent arguments and alleged physical abuse.
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A few days ago, Mandeep brought Prabhjot back to Amritsar from Austria. The couple checked into a hotel in the city, where the crime is believed to have taken place
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Prabhjot Kaur’s body was later discovered hidden under the bed in their hotel room
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She had sustained multiple stab wounds, suggesting she was attacked with a sharp weapon
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After the incident, the accused went missing
A murder case was registered following a complaint filed by the victim’s brother, Lovepreet Singh. In his statement, he alleged that his sister had been repeatedly harassed and assaulted due to her husband’s suspicions about her character.
Police teams launched a search operation and tracked the accused to Sri Ganganagar, where he was reportedly hiding with the help of an acquaintance. He was arrested and produced before a local court, which granted a three-day police remand for further questioning. Investigators say more details are expected to emerge as the probe continues.
