Vadodara: Job layoffs were common across industries during and after lockdown, but a man in Chhota Udepur managed to hold on to his job in an engineering firm despite all odds. However, the man, who worked as a supervisor, resigned from his work as he felt that he was burdened. Sitting idle at home, the man started abusing and beating his 32-year-old wife due to which she left the house with their son and started living in a temple. The woman was rescued a couple of days back by 181 Abhayam helpline and was reunited with her husband after he was counselled. According to the helpline officials, the man was upset while sitting at home and did not allow his wife to take up a job. She is a graduate of arts and has also completed Bachelor of Education. tnn