Nurse stabbing incident is Kelantan's 32nd domestic violence case this year

KOTA BARU: The recent incident of a 44-year-old nurse who was stabbed six times by her husband is Kelantan's 32nd domestic violence case this year.

The Kelantan Welfare Department described it as its "most serious case" this year.

The incident occurred on Oct 5 at Kampung Padang Lepai, near Kadok in Ketereh. The woman's 78-year-old mother, who was also at the scene, sustained injuries.

Its director, Che Samsuzuki Che Noh, said economic difficulties, workplace stress, mental health problems and drug abuse could contribute to domestic violence.