Nagpur, February 17 (PTI) A 53-year-old man allegedly hacked his wife to death before taking his own life in Maharashra's Nagpur district, an official said on Friday.

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Madhukar Dhoba Yuvnati, worked for a milk supplier in Aamdi village and stayed in a single room. His wife Kusumbai (43) lived in their village and would regularly visit him, said the official from Ramtek police station.

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Madhukar's wife had arrived at Aamdi on Thursday.

The man used to consume alcohol and it led to a fight between the two. Madhukar then killed her with an axe and hanged himself from the ceiling with a rope, said the official.

The incident came to light on Friday morning when the milk supplier went to Madhukar's place, said the official.

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