A man in Barnala, Punjab, kills his wife with an axe while she is collecting fodder in a field, according to reports from local authorities. The assault is described as taking place near where the couple’s family was based, and NDTV and Times of India both report that the man dies after consuming poison and later receiving medical treatment.
NDTV says the killing happens in front of the man’s mother and that a domestic dispute is suspected, though the motive has not been fully established. Times of India also points to ongoing family discord, noting that the couple has four children, who are reportedly affected by the dispute. The reports do not provide details on any prior incidents or charges at this stage.
Investigators are expected to determine the circumstances leading to the attack and the exact nature of the dispute, while authorities process the scene and follow up with the family.
