A 29-year-man allegedly murdered his 25-year-old wife by slitting her throat before attempting suicide at their house in Mahalakshmi Nagar locality today, police said.
According to police, the accused identified as Anil Kumar used to suspect fidelity of his wife Galigala Manga and they used to quarrel frequently.
Sub-Inspector Tirupati attached to Indrapalem police station said Kumar allegedly slashed his wife's throat with blade before inflicting injury on his throat in a bid to kill himself.
Kumar and Manga were married for last eight years and have two sons.
Kumar was shifted to a general hospital, where his condition is stated to be stable, police said.
