Business Standard

Wife shot dead by husband in Alwar

Image

Press Trust of India Jaipur
A 28-year-old woman was today shot dead by her husband over some dispute in Rajasthan's Alwar district, police said.

The accused identified as 30-year-old Harkesh, killed his wife Pushpa after a quarrel at their residence in Tapukara here this morning.

Harkesh, who runs a shop and has three children fled the spot, leaving his wife in a pool of blood, they said.

A neighbour had informed police about the incident following which the body was sent to a nearby hospital for postmortem, police said, adding, efforts are on to nab the accused.

Don't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channel

First Published: May 10 2014 | 3:08 PM IST

Explore News