Ara Husband Stabs Wife Over 150 Times, Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge

On the night of Karwa Chauth, Pankaj Kumar Thakur attacked his wife, Nikita Kumari, while she was sleeping in their home in Ara. The assault involved more than 150 stab wounds with a knife and scissors, according to police reports. Medical staff treated her for severe injuries, including multiple puncture wounds that required extensive surgery. Despite the critical condition, she was stabilized and is currently under close observation. Thakur was taken into custody by Ara police and has been charged with attempted murder, with the investigation still underway.