Dharamshala, Feb. 18 -- A man allegedly killed his wife before killing self in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, police officials said on Wednesday.

The incident occurred in Dharwala area on Tuesday night. According to the preliminary investigations, the accused attacked his wife with a sharp weapon, after a heated argument over something, resulting in her death on the spot. After the alleged murder, he killed self, said officials investigating the crime.

The incident came to light on Wednesday morning when the deceased's nephew, who had gone to the cowshed to feed mules, noticed Kumar's body and immediately informed family members. Villagers subsequently alerted the police.

A police team immediately reached the spot and took bo...