The Raghunath police on Monday arrested a man for allegedly hacking his wife to death in Deogaon of Sundargh district on Sunday night. The deceased was identified as Manju Sandil (32).
Sources said the accused Dibhu Sandil resorted to the crime due to family dispute. The couple was reportedly having conflict over the last few days due to financial hardships.
On Sunday evening, Dibhu and Manju had a heated exchange of words. As the argument got uglier, Dibhu in a fit of rage took a sharp weapon and hacked Manju. He then fled the scene. Neighbours on hearing screams arrived at the spot to find Manju in a pool of blood.
Being informed, police reached the spot. The body was recovered for autopsy and a case registered. Meanwhile, cops launched a search and tracked down Dibhu. He was arrested and alter produced in court.