Man held for killing wife

JAJPUR: A 44-year-old man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly killing his wife in their house in Solei village in Danagadi block under Jajpur Road police limits.

The accused identified as Banka Behari Dash allegedly killed his wife Basanti Dash (39) over domestic dispute.

According to police, the couple had been married for 15 years. On the fateful night of September 4, an argument erupted between the couple over some domestic issue which turned violent. In a fit of rage Banka Behari pushed Basanti to the wall following which she sustained head injuries.