Dhenkanal: Following a dispute over money received under the Odisha government’s Subhadra Yojana, a woman was allegedly killed by her husband in Dhenkanal district. The accused also reportedly to cove up the crime by burying his wife’s body in a septic tank behind their house.

The incident was reported from Juang Sahi in Indipur village under Dhenkanal Sadar police limits. The accused has been identified as Girish Pradhan.

According to preliminary information, Pradhan allegedly assaulted his wife with a wooden stick and a crowbar during an argument late on Friday night. He was reportedly under the influence of alcohol at the time.

The woman sustained serious injuries in the assault and subsequently died.

Police suspect after the alleged murder, the accused carried the body to the rear of the house and buried it inside a septic tank in an attempt to hide the crime.

On being informed, personnel from Dhenkanal Sadar Police reached the spot along with a scientific team and initiated an investigation. The police also conducted a recreation of the crime scene as part of the probe.

The woman’s body was subsequently recovered from the septic tank and sent for post-mortem examination.

Police have arrested Pradhan in connection with the alleged murder. Further investigation is underway to establish the exact sequence of events and determine the circumstances leading to the woman’s death.

More details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.