Singapore: A 41-year-old Indian has been arrested and charged in Singapore for severely injuring his Filipino ex-girlfriend after their break-up.

Palaiyan Murugadass, who allegedly used a 7-cm-long knife to slash Allen Remedios Adolfo's face, left wrist area and throat, causing a deep gaping would which would likely cause permanent scars. If convicted, Palaiyan faces a jail term of up to 15 years and a fine or caning for hurting the 38-year-old Adolfo on Sunday.