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Noida Man Confesses to Killing Wife Over Suspicions of Infidelity

Noor-ul-lah Haider, 55, used a hammer to kill his wife, Asma Khan, after escalating arguments; their children discovered the crime and are now in relatives' care.

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)
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Overview

  • Noor-ul-lah Haider, an unemployed engineering graduate, killed his wife, Asma Khan, in their Noida home on April 4, 2025, over accusations of infidelity.
  • Haider confessed to the murder at a local police station after walking over 2 kilometers from the crime scene, and he is now in police custody.
  • The couple's two children, aged 19 and 12, were present in the house during the murder and found their mother's body in the bedroom shortly after the incident.
  • Relatives had attempted to mediate between the couple for hours earlier that day, but the children had pleaded for their mother to leave, fearing for her safety.
  • The police have recovered the murder weapon, a hammer, and registered a case under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita; an investigation is ongoing.