A youth allegedly hacked his wife to death over dowry demands at Chikatnali village under the Tikayatpali police station in the district on Sunday.
Reports said Gandua Oram (20) of Chikatnali and Binita Oram (20) of Kendudihi village under the Lahunipada police station had eloped one and a half year ago after having a love affair.
A few days ago, they had returned to the village with their three-month-old baby. On Sunday afternoon, the duo had a hot exchange of words after Gandua asked Binita to bring some money from her father.
The argument turned fatal as Gandua picked up an axe and hacked Binita with it. She died on the spot. On being informed, police reached the village late in the night and detained the accused for questioning.
