BERHAMPUR: A 25-year-old woman was allegedly hacked to death by her husband over suspicion of her having an extra-marital affair at Gaiba village within Seranga police limits in Gajapati district on Sunday night.
The deceased was identified as Monika Paik. Her husband Narendra Paik is on the run after committing the crime, said police.
Sources said Narendra, a native of Keredanga village, was in love with Monika and they married in 2019. Since the marriage, the accused used to stay in the house of Monika’s parents. The couple has a five-year-old daughter. Relationship between the husband and wife soured after Narendra started to accuse Monika of having an extra-marital affair. The couple used to fight frequently over the issue.
On Sunday night, another quarrel broke out between Narendra and Monika. The situation turned ugly when the accused, in a fit of rage, grabbed a knife and repeatedly stabbed Monika. He also slit her throat before fleeing the scene.
Hearing Monika’s screams, her mother with daughter, who were sleeping in another room, rushed to the spot. However, they found her lying dead in a pool of blood.
On being informed, police reached the crime scene on Monday and started investigation. The woman’s body was seized and sent for autopsy.
Police said a case was registered in this connection. A manhunt has been launched to nab the accused who is absconding. Further investigation is underway.