Upon receiving information of a suspicious death yesterday, police reached the scene and found the body of Kavita with knife marks on neck and chest.
The husband, Kavindra (32), told police that his wife had slipped from the terrace of their house leading to her death, they said.
However, presence of stab wounds on the victim's neck and chest naturally raised suspicion.
Kavindra has subsequently took him into custody, they added.
Police said that the victim's family members have been informed and further action would be taken only after their arrival.