Koraput: A 32-year-old woman was allegedly hacked to death with an axe by her husband while she was asleep following a domestic dispute over curry in Paduguda village under Lulla panchayat in Dasamantapur block of Koraput district late Thursday night.
The deceased, identified as Kabita Saunta, was allegedly attacked by her husband, Raba Saunta, late at night after they had an argument over a petty issue involving food. The dispute reportedly led to tension between the couple before the fatal attack.
The incident has shocked the local community, particularly as the couple had been married for 15 years. On being informed, Koraput Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) and a scientific team visited the crime scene and initiated an investigation.
The team collected evidence from the spot to establish the circumstances surrounding the murder.