Daijiworld Media Network - Gurugram

Gurugram, Jan 22: A 45-year-old retired Indian Navy personnel died allegedly after a knife held by his wife accidentally pierced his chest while she was trying to support him as he stumbled in an inebriated state at their residence, police said on Wednesday.

The deceased has been identified as Sunil Kumar, a resident of Nakhrola village. The family initially claimed that Kumar had died of a heart attack. However, doctors alerted the police after detecting an injury on his chest during the post-mortem examination, Sub-Inspector Ranjit Singh said.

According to police, Kumar retired from the Indian Navy about five years ago and was employed with a private company. He was living with his wife Mamta and their two sons.

The incident reportedly occurred on January 18. Police said Kumar was under the influence of alcohol and was walking towards the bathroom when he stumbled. Mamta, who was cutting vegetables at the time and holding a knife, rushed to support him. During the attempt, the knife allegedly struck Kumar in the chest.

He was immediately rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

Following the post-mortem findings, an FIR under culpable homicide not amounting to murder has been registered against Mamta at the Kherki Daula police station. Further investigation is underway.