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Noida Man Confesses to Killing Wife Over Infidelity Suspicion in Brutal Hammer Attack

Noor-ul-lah Haider, 55, surrendered to police after killing his wife, Asma Khan, following weeks of escalating domestic disputes, leaving two children in the care of relatives.

Ashifa was initially married to Kamil but later divorced him and married his elder brother Adil. (Sourced)
Asma’s brother-in-law, Nadeem, said that his wife Farida and other relatives visited the home that morning and counselled the couple for over five hours and while leaving the kids pleaded with them to take their mom with them. (HT Photo)
Man, brother held in UP for killing wife; remains found over a year later. (Representative image)
The suspect Noor-ul-lah Haider. (HT Photo)

Overview

  • Noor-ul-lah Haider killed his wife, Asma Khan, by striking her on the head with a hammer in their Noida home on April 4, 2025, after locking her in their bedroom.
  • Haider walked over two kilometers to the police station to confess to the murder, showing no remorse during his statement.
  • The couple's children, 19-year-old Samad and 12-year-old Inaya, were present in the house during the incident and are now in the care of relatives.
  • Relatives had visited earlier that day to mediate the couple’s ongoing disputes, but their intervention failed to prevent the tragedy.
  • Police have recovered the murder weapon, sent the body for autopsy, and initiated a formal investigation into the case.