Imphal, April 29 -- In a rare case of domestic violence in Manipur, the police arrested a 28-year-old man on charges of matrimonial cruelty perpetrated on his wife, the police reported on Tuesday.

Khaidem Naocha (28) of Tangjeng Ahalup, Bishnupur under Kumbi police station, and son of Kh. Jugindro Singh was arrested in connection with the assault of his wife, namely Nengneihoi, 25, according to a Zero FIR registered at the Women Police Station, Churachandpur.

The arrest was made based on a written report regarding a domestic violence case, the police said.

Nengneihoi (25) of K Lhangjol village, Leimata, Henglep Sub-Division, of Manipur's Churachandpur district was received by her relatives at the Loktak Project gate, Bishnupur District...