Shrestha arrested on charges of killing his own wife

KATHMANDU: Bhanu Municipality–8, Gairiphant resident Om Narayan Shrestha, aged 42, was arrested by the police on Thursday evening on charges of murdering his wife, Pratiksha Shrestha, aged 39.

According to reports, Om Narayan allegedly struck Pratiksha with an axe during a domestic dispute, leaving her seriously injured.

Following the report of the incident, a police team from the Purkot Police Station apprehended him.

Pratiksha succumbed to her injuries while receiving treatment at Damauli District Hospital.

The Central Office of Nepal Police has stated that further investigation into the incident is underway.