Kota Bharu nurse stabbed six times at home, husband surrenders to police

Kota Bharu, Malaysia — A 44-year-old nurse sustained multiple stab wounds after an alleged attack by her husband in their home in Kampung Padang Lepai, near Kadok, on the evening of October 6. The victim, who is currently receiving treatment at Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II, was attacked around 8:30pm, prompting police to receive a report of the incident that same night, according to Harian Metro.

Assistant Commissioner Mohd Azmir Damiri of the Kota Bharu district police confirmed the incident and disclosed that the victim's 47-year-old husband was arrested after surrendering to the police. The motive for the attack remains unidentified at this stage. Azmir further informed that the suspect has been remanded for seven days to aid the investigation.

The case is being probed under Section 326 of the Penal Code, which pertains to voluntarily causing grievous hurt with a dangerous weapon. Police also retrieved a knife from the suspect, as reported by Harian Metro.