A woman sustained critical injuries when she was attacked by her husband at Bahabal village under the Belapada police station in Balangir district on Friday.
The victim, identified as Hema Bag, married Sudhir 11 years ago and has two daughters out of the wedlock.
However,. Sudhir suspected his wife of having extramarital affairs and bickered with her over the issue frequently. Following this Hema left her in-law’s house and was residing in her parent’s house in Bahabal village.
But Sudhir reached her village and argued with her. Later, the verbal spat took a violent turn when Sudhir slit her throat with a sharp weapon.
Immediately, Hema’s family members rushed her to a nearby hospital. Later, she was referred to the Bhima Bhoi Medical College Hospital as her condition worsened.
The accused is absconding after the incident.