Husband Allegedly Kills Wife with Hammer Following Domestic Dispute

In a tragic incident, Premchandra Gupta allegedly killed his wife Gautami Devi with a hammer after a domestic argument.

By: PTI

Updated: October 19, 2025 06:28 PM IST

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Premchandra Gupta allegedly murdered his wife Gautami Devi with a hammer after a domestic argument, police said.

The accused has been arrested, and an FIR has been registered as investigations continue.

A man allegedly killed his wife with a hammer on Sunday following a domestic argument, Uttar Pradesh Police said.

The accused was identified as Premchandra Gupta, they said.

According to police, an argument broke out between the couple. During this, Gupta attacked his wife, Gautami Devi, with a hammer and struck her on the head and neck.

Circle Officer, Rajesh Singh, said, “The injured woman was taken out of the house and rushed to the medical college, where doctors declared her dead.” Gupta was taken into custody, and an FIR was registered against him.

During interrogation, he confessed that his wife frequently quarrelled with him and that he acted out of rage due to “daily fights.” Further investigation is underway, police added.

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