Laxman Khara, a tribal man, has confessed to have killed his wife Bati Khara after she under influence of liquor allegedly hacked their 5-year-old daughter to death, said Malkangiri Police Station inspector-in charge (IIC) Ranjan Kumar Sahu.
The incident took place at Giriguda village under Biralaxmanpur gram panchayat last night. Bati Khara, who was under the influence of liquor, allegedly beat up daughter Ajnali and son Pabitra when they asked for food.
While daughter Anjali died on the spot, son Pabitra was rushed to nearby government hospital. The son's condition is stated to be critical.
Losing his cool, Laxman hit Batis head with a cudgel killing her on the spot.