Police on June 8 have arrested 59-year-old, Pancharam Harijan of Janaki Rural Municipality-3 on the charge for attempting to murder his 45-year-old wife Kaptara Harijan by hitting her with an axe.

The victim, who was injured in the attack on June 8 during the dispute between her husband and wife, is being treated at Nepalgunj Teaching Hospital.

Sub- Inspector Rajan Singh said that the accused was arrested after a verbal complaint was lodged from the victim. side.