Man arrested for wife's murder in Bihar village dispute

Police in Banka district have arrested a man accused of murdering his wife with a knife after a family disagreement escalated into violence. The couple had departed their residence with the stated intention of settling their differences, but the situation deteriorated when they reached a secluded location away from populated areas. According to police accounts, the man inflicted multiple stab wounds to his wife's throat and abdomen during the altercation. Passersby who heard the woman's cries alerted authorities and apprehended the suspect at the scene before handing him over to police. Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the domestic conflict that preceded the fatal attack. The incident marks the latest case of domestic violence in the district, where family disputes have previously resulted in serious criminal charges.