Sundargarh: A family dispute ended tragically when a woman was allegedly beaten to death by her husband following an argument in Kinjerkela area of Sundargarh district today.

The deceased has been identified as 35- year-old Kuntala Guru from Kusumura village under Kinjerkela police limits. Following the incident, the woman’s husband, Baidara Guru has been arrested. 

According to police sources, the couple had gone to their agricultural field around 9 am to harvest paddy. At around noon, an argument reportedly broke out between them over an unspecified issue.

In a fit of anger, Baidara allegedly grabbed his wife's hair, dragged her and assaulted her severely. Kuntala died at the spot.

Upon receiving information, police personnel and a scientific team reached the spot and recovered the body for further investigation.

The police arrested Baidara and took him to custody for questioning. An investigation is goinig on to establish the circumstances leading to the incident.