Jajpur: A man allegedly tried to kill his wife and her lover after discovering their extramarital affair in Jajpur district. The violent incident took place near Malahat under the Jajpur Sadar police limits.
The accused, identified as Manoj Kumar Mohanty from Jarada village in Korei, attacked his wife and her lover, Prashant Nath, with a sharp weapon. Both victims suffered severe throat injuries, while Prashant also sustained mutilation to his private parts in the brutal assault.
Locals rescued the critically injured duo and rushed them to the district headquarters hospital in Jajpur. Their condition remains serious.
Reports indicate that the woman had been living with Prashant for the past year. Investigations revealed that she had previously separated from her first husband.
After the attack, the accused fled the scene. Police have launched a manhunt to apprehend him and are continuing to investigate the case.
