Police have arrested 42-year-old Surya Kumal, a resident of Musikot Municipality, Gulmi, on the charge of murdering his wife, 40-year-old Tal Kumari Kumal.

She was seriously injured by Surya Kumar’s beating and died during treatment at Lumbini Wami Hospital. Surya Kumar was arrested by the police.

The police are conducting necessary investigations in this regard.