Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- A 46-year-old man sustained serious injuries after being attacked with an axe in the Valaichchenai-Vahaneri area and succumbed to his injuries at the scene, police said.

The incident occurred last morning (15), and the deceased has been identified as a resident of the Vahaneri area in Valaichchenai.

According to police investigations, the incident stemmed from a domestic dispute between the deceased and his wife.

During the altercation, the deceased reportedly attempted to attack his wife with a sharp weapon, after which the woman struck him with an axe, resulting in fatal injuries.

The 42-year-old woman suspected of carrying out the attack has been arrested, said police.

Valaichchenai Police are conducting furt...