Malappuram: An argument over lack of curries served for lunch turned fatal in Vandoor in the district on Wednesday afternoon when a 38-year-old woman was stabbed by her husband.

Faseela, a native of Kappil, suffered critical chest injuries after being attacked with a knife around 3 pm. Residents rushed her to a nearby hospital, where she passed away while receiving medical care.

Police arrested her husband, 48-year-old Kunnummal Rasheed, in connection with the incident. According to preliminary findings from the Vandoor police, Rasheed returned home from work intoxicated and initiated a confrontation with Faseela, allegedly because the lunch she served him did not have enough curries.

Police reached the crime scene following alerts from locals and detained Rasheed. Neighbours said that the household frequently experienced turmoil due to Rasheed's regular alcohol consumption and abusive behaviour.

Faseela's body was shifted to the local hospital morgue, from where it will be handed over to relatives after autopsy on Thursday.