A 48-year-old salesman and his paramour have been arrested by police for the alleged murder of the former’s wife at Military Line under the Town police station here on September 9.
Rabindra Behera, had allegedly killed his 45-year-old wife Papina. Rabindra and Papina were married for 24 years and have three sons, said ASP Santanu Dash at a Press meet.
Differences between the couple started due to financial crisis a few years ago. In the meanwhile, Rabindra developed a relationship with Bhanu Dakua (48), a resident of Hillpatna area.
In July, 2017 Rabindra, who worked as a salesman at a cloth shop in the city, left for Hyderabad for better employment. He had left behind his father Gopal Behera, Papina and elder son Rahul at their Military Lane house.
On September 6, 2017 the accused threatened Papina with dire consequences over phone.
Three days after he talked to his wife, Rabindra returned home and assaulted Papina with a knife.
As Rahul was not at home, Gopal tried to resist the attack. By the time, neighbours reached the house, the accused fled the spot.
A complaint was later filed by Rahul with the police based on which a case of murder was registered.
Police on Friday received information that Rabindra and Bhanu were spotted at Chapan Chowk in Puri.
A team of Town police immediately left for Puri and arrested them. During interrogation, Rabindra confessed to his crime.
Both the accused were forwarded to court on Saturday, said the ASP.