55-Year-Old Man Allegedly Murdered by Wife in Chamunda Village

By Express News Service

BERHAMPUR: A shocking incident occurred in Chamunda village within Jagannathprasad police limits in Ganjam district on Sunday night, as a 55-year-old man was reportedly killed by his wife following an argument over money for liquor. The deceased has been identified as Kapila Behera, a resident of Barisahi in Chamunda. The accused woman, aged 48, has not yet been named by the police.

According to sources, the couple had recently returned to the village after working in a tea garden in another state. Their relationship had been marred by frequent fights, mainly due to Kapila’s drinking habit. The situation escalated on Sunday night when an intense argument broke out between the couple over Kapila’s request for money to buy liquor.

Allegedly, when Kapila’s wife refused to provide the money, he began verbally abusing her. This verbal assault quickly turned violent when the enraged woman attacked her husband with a sharp weapon, causing him critical injuries.

Upon receiving information about the incident, the police promptly arrived at the couple’s residence on Monday. Tragically, they discovered Kapila lying in a pool of blood. Immediate medical attention was sought, but doctors declared him brought dead upon arrival at the hospital. The police have registered a case in this matter and have sent Kapila’s body for postmortem examination. Meanwhile, the accused woman has been detained and is currently being interrogated. Authorities are actively conducting further investigations into the incident.

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<br /> A tragic incident unfolded in Chamunda village within Jagannathprasad police limits in Ganjam district on Sunday night, as a 55-year-old man was allegedly murdered by his wife during an altercation over money for liquor. The victim, identified as Kapila Behera from Barisahi in Chamunda, had recently returned to the village after working in a tea garden in another state. Sadly, their relationship had been plagued by frequent fights due to Kapila’s drinking habit. The situation escalated on Sunday night when Kapila asked his wife for money to purchase alcohol, leading to a heated argument between the couple.</p> <p> Following his wife’s refusal to provide the requested funds, Kapila reportedly resorted to verbally abusing her. In a horrifying turn of events, the woman, driven by rage, attacked her husband with a sharp weapon, inflicting severe injuries. The incident came to light when the police received a distress call and rushed to the couple’s residence the next day.</p> <p> Tragically, the police found Kapila lying in a pool of blood upon their arrival. Immediate medical attention was sought, but the doctors pronounced him dead on arrival at the hospital. The police have initiated legal proceedings by registering a case and have sent Kapila’s body for a postmortem examination. Meanwhile, the accused woman has been apprehended and is currently undergoing interrogation as part of the ongoing investigation into the incident.</p><div class="jLgk4fg0"><a href="https://amzn.to/3YnbIti"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-105592 size-large" src="https://countylocalnews.com/article1/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/InShot_20240729_165414192-789x1024.jpg" alt="" width="789" height="1024" /></a></div> <p> To receive the latest news updates, individuals can follow The New Indian Express channel on WhatsApp by clicking <a href="https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAJz0Q2f3EFfUEev01O" target="_blank" style="color: #009122; text-decoration: underline !important;" rel="noopener">here</a>.<br />