Gopalan, a labourer belonging to a tribal community, reportedly used to pick up quarrel with his wife Valli (35) daily under the influence of alcohol, M Balasubramanian, Inspector of Police said.
Gopalan, who had quarrelled with Valli last night, hit her with a wooden log this morning following which she suffered grievous injuries on her head and abdomen.
She died on the spot, the police official said, adding, the accused was arrested.