Woman stoned to death by husband in Rajasthan

Press Trust of India  |  Jaipur 

A 32-year-old woman was allegedly stoned to death by her husband in the district of the state, police said Sunday.

Police have detained for allegedly killing his wife of 12 years, Rekha Devi, following a heated argument, police said, adding that the couple has four children.

"The accused (Rawat) following a dispute with his wife, stoned her to death," SHO Bheem Police Station Labhu Ram said.

We have detained Rawat after a complaint was lodged against him by the family members of the deceased, the said.

Rekha Devi's body was handed over to her family after a post mortem examination. Further investigation is underway, the added.

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First Published: Sun, December 23 2018. 19:25 IST