Kabita Sighak Limbu, 25, of Oyakjung-2 has been critically injured as Birendra Pandhak Limbu, 30 of Jaljale4 attacked her with firewood over a family dispute on April 17.

Kabita is elder sister of Birendra's wife Sunita, 22. Birendra had gone to house of father-in-law when the incident took place. He had gone there after he had a dispute with his wife Sunita. Kabita and other members of her family were discussing about his acts of issuing death threat to his wife Sunita over phone. While the discussion was underway, Birendra, had attacked Kabita with the firewood, leaving her critically injured. Kabita, who lost consciousness following the attack, has been undergoing treatment in district hospital since April 17.

Complaint has been filed demanding action against the accused at district police office, Phiroj Subba, brother of the victim said.

Oyakjung Police Post arrested the accused and investigation of the incident is underway, the District Police Office said.