Jealous woman killed by husband

Jealous woman killed by husband

MEDAN, North Sumatra: Police have arrested a man, identified only as KT, for allegedly killing his wife and attempting to burn their child and servant, Antara reported.

The man, tired of his jealous wife's tirades, stabbed Ade Catherina beru Kembaren several times, the proprietress of the "Kembaren Tour" bus company, on Friday.

According to police sources, Sulastri, the servant, said the couple had a fight prior to the tragedy; she also witnessed the killing.

KT attempted to burn their child and Sulastri but was foiled by the arrival of his parents-in-law at the scene in time to prevent it. (swe)