Police have arrested 27-year-old Man Kumar Shrestha of Kubhinde-3 in Khotang on the charge of killing his wife. According to police Shrestha had beaten his wife 26-year-old Lila Rai (Shrestha) to death. Sub-Inspector Yadav Gautam of DPO Khotang informed that Shrestha was arrested after the victim's maternal side lodged complaint in the police against him. Lila was found dead in mysterious condition on June 3. The accused who was arrested on Saturday has been sent to custody for further investigation.