In yet another shocking incident, a man allegedly killed his wife with an axe in the Sangrur district in Punjab on Monday afternoon. The incident took place in broad daylight at a crowded market in the Sangrur district.
Following the attack, the man attempted to end his own life by consuming poison but was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
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According to the police, the husband and wife were going through a divorce case. The accused spotted his wife in the market and reacted by attacking her with an axe, killing the woman on the spot.
A video of the horrific act was circulated on social media, depicting the man standing in the market with the murder weapon, surrounded by a crowd.
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In the video, the crowd can be seen retaliating by pelting him with bricks and water, leading to his furious and threatening reactions.
A case has been filed and further investigation is underway in the matter, police said.