Belagavi: Retired soldier attacks wife in court, severs leg

Belagavi: A retired soldier attacked his wife with a machete in the premises of a court here, severing her leg, police said.

The condition of the victim, identified as Jayamala, is said to be serious and she has been admitted to a hospital. The retired soldier, Shivappa Adaki, has been taken into custody.

According to police, Adaki and Jayamala, who were married 11 years ago, had a family dispute and the matter had gone to court.

On Wednesday, both had come for the hearing of the case in Bylahongala court, and he attacked her right there, striking her all over her body.

(With inputus from IANS)