India, July 17 -- Bidar A 40-year-old ophthalmologist has been arrested for murdering her 43-year-old husband, an anesthesiologist, and attempting to kill their eight-year-old son in Karnataka's Dharwad, police said on Thursday, adding that the accused later tried to die by suicide.

Police added that the motive behind the crime is unclear and the probe is on to ascertain the reason.

According to police, the incident came to light after Kiran's relatives, unable to reach him by phone since Tuesday evening, found his calls being answered by his wife, Priyanka, who repeatedly said he was "resting" or had "stepped out," prompting suspicion.

Hubballi-Dharwad police commissioner N Shashikumar told reporters, "When the relatives still could n...