In a feat of rage, a man allegedly killed his wife with a hatchet in Puri district on Sunday night.
The deceased, a resident of Dagarpada village in Kuanpada panchayat, was identified as 42-year-old Sukanti Bhoi. The accused Manua Bhoi and his wife Sukanti were having family disturbances since last few days and had frequent fights.
They had a fight on Sunday night, following which Manua brought a hatchet and hit Sukanti’s neck, separating her head from her body, according to police sources.
Not satisfied, he severed her left hand and leg with the sharp weapon. He then ran away, leaving her to die. The villagers called a 108 Ambulance and took Sukanti to the Gop hospital, where the doctor declared her brought dead.
After the hospital administration informed the Gop police station, a police team headed by IIC Srinivas Mohanty reached the crime scene and started investigation. The police registered a case against Manua, who is absconding.