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In a span of just two weeks, Odisha has witnessed a chilling surge in violent crimes allegedly triggered by suspicions of extramarital affairs.

From murder to arson and premeditated attacks, at least five disturbing cases across districts like Ganjam, Gajapati, Jagatsinghpur and Khordha have shaken the public and the law enforcement.

In Seranga village of Gajapati district, a disturbing sequence of events unfolded when a man allegedly killed his wife before dying by suicide.

The victim, Monika, was found dead in the couple's house on May 26. Reports stated that her husband, Narendra Paika, was discovered hanging from a tree in a nearb...