A 48-year old man attempted to end his life by jumping before a goods train after stabbing his wife over a domestic feud on Tuesday night.
The man identified as Firu Badaik, a resident of Diesel Colony under the Bondamunda police station here, was admitted to the Ispat General Hospital (IGH) in critical condition.
Sources said Firu had an altercation with his wife Suchita over a family dispute at night. In a fit of rage, he attacked her with a knife.
Hearing her scream, some neighbours rushed to the house, following which Firu fled the house. The woman, who sustained injuries in her head, face and ears in the attack, was later admitted to hospital in Bondamunda area.
Firu, who did not return home at night, jumped before a goods train at Bondamunda K Cabin at around 7.30 am on Wednesda. As a result, his one leg was severed and he suffered injuries in his head and chest.
The Bondamunda General Railway Police (GRP0 have begun an inquiry into the incident.