Paralakhemundi, Dec 30: A man has allegedly killed his wife slitting her throat in Gajapati.

The incident took place at Adagaon village under the Garabandh police limit on Thursday.

The deceased has been identified as Sajani Badamundi whereas the accused husband is Ganga Badamundi.

Sources said an oral spat broke between Ganga and Sajani last evening. Aggrieved over it, Ganga slit his wife’s throat and killed her.

Being aware of the incident, locals informed police in this connection.

Police seized the body and sent it for an autopsy.

Further investigation is underway. The accused will be arrested soon, said police.