MORANG: A man killed his wife by attacking her with a sharp weapon at Sijuwa in Morang district this afternoon before consuming poison in a suicide attempt.

The deceased has been identified a Shanta Sutiyar at Musahar settlement of Sijuwa-6 in the district.

The incident took place when Uday Sutiyar attacked his wife with the sharp weapon at around 12:30 pm under the influence of alcohol.

Critically injured Shanta died while receiving treatment at the Rangeli Hospital, said Police Inspector Keshav Kumar Katuwal.

Uday also consumed poison soon after the incident and now is receiving treatment at the Koshi Zonal Hospital, Biratnagar.