Balangir: In a gruesome incident, a man allegedly set his wife on fire after physical assault at Katapali village under Belpada police limits in Odisha's Balangir district.

The deceased woman has been identified as Kulabati Parua. 

A complaint has been filed at Belpada Police Station by the deceased's family alleging that Pintu Parua killed her and then set her body on fire using petrol on Thursday night.

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History of marital discord and alleged torture

According to sources, the couple had a troubled relationship, with repeated allegations that Pintu had been physically abusing Kulabati over time.

Police conduct preliminary investigation

Following the complaint, a scientific team along with Balangir police visited the crime scene for initial examination. The Belpada Tahasildar was also present during the inquiry.

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Accused denies charges

The husband has rejected the murder allegations, claiming that his wife left the house while he was asleep the previous night. The investigation is ongoing.