A man was axed to death by his wife and her lover in Bikaner on Tuesday night, police said.
Police said victim Malaram's wife Sita Devi allegedly had an illicit relationship with Jetharam (30).
Jetharam entered Malaram's house last night and had an altercation with him.
"Both Jetharam and Sita Devi hit Malaram with sticks and axe leaving him dead on the spot," Sheruna police station SHO Gulam Nabi Khan said.
He said both accused have been detained and being interrogated.