Sri Lanka, April 24 -- A 34-year-old male has been arrested in the Hataraliyadda area in Polwatte, on charges of allegedly burning his wife's genitalia.

The suspect was subsequently remanded, Hataraliyadda Police said.

According to police, the brutal assault is said to have taken place on account of an extramarital affair the victim had allegedly been involved in.

The 27-year-old mother of two is currently receiving treatment, police said, adding that she is in critical condition.

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