Ilam Police on Friday morning arrested a man on charge of murdering his wife from Deumai Municipality-4.
The arrested has been identified as Taak Bahadur Tamang (45), a resident of Okhre in Bhojpur district. Meanwhile, the deceased has been revealed as Surjamaya Tamang (46).
He allegedly killed his wife with a sharp weapon. Acting on a tip-off, security personnel deployed from the Mangalbare-based Area Police Office nabbed him. The police also seized the weapon that was used in the crime from his possession.
Further investigation into the case is underway, said the police.
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