Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh): A shocking incident took place in the Mandwa Tender-2 area under the Gorakhpur police station in Jabalpur, where a man killed his wife with a spade, as reported by police on Friday.

The accused, identified as Sushil Yadav, attacked his wife, Ramabai Yadav, in a fit of rage following frequent disputes between them. The attack proved fatal, and Ramabai died on the spot.

According to the police, the couple worked as daily wage laborers and had been living separately for some time.

However, they often argued over various issues. On the day of the incident, another argument escalated, leading Sushil Yadav to take this extreme step.

Accused under arrest

As soon as the Gorakhpur police received information about the crime, they reached the scene and arrested Sushil Yadav. Station in-charge Nitin Kamal confirmed that a case has been registered against him under Section 103-A, and further investigation is underway.

The tragic incident has created a wave of shock in the locality, and the victim's family is devastated. Police have assured that the accused will be presented in court soon.