Husband chops off wife’s hand during argument

BALIK PULAU: A 24-year-old woman's left hand was chopped off by her knife-wielding husband during an argument on the third floor car park of an apartment block in Bayan Lepas here.

The 39-year-old man fled in his car after the incident but his freedom was short-lived as the police arrested him outside a surau near Macallum Street Ghaut, three hours later.

Balik Pulau OCPD Supt A.A. Anbalagan said a bag and knife were recovered at the scene following the attack at about 1am on Sunday (Aug 12).

"The motive of the attack is believed to be due to jealousy as the suspect believed his wife has been having an affair over the past two years.

“Our investigations showed that the couple was in the midst of getting a divorce. The suspect, who had been remanded, has four criminal records related to drugs and theft,” he said.

The case has been classified as voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means under Section 326 of the Penal Code.

The victim is undergoing treatment at the Penang Hospital.