Odisha Man Dies After Wife Hits Him on Head With Mobile Phone During Family Dispute

A man in Odisha's Bolangir district allegedly died after his wife struck him on the head with a mobile phone during a family dispute, police said. Authorities have launched an investigation and are awaiting the post-mortem report to determine the exact cause of death.

According to preliminary reports, an argument broke out between the couple at their residence on Saturday. During the altercation, the wife allegedly hit her husband on the head with a mobile phone, leaving him seriously injured.

The man was rushed to the District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) in Bolangir, where he received treatment. After doctors observed an improvement in his condition, he was discharged and returned home. Telangana Man Kills Wife, 2 Children, Then Murders Teen Girl Who Accused Him of S*xual Harassment.

However, his health reportedly deteriorated soon after reaching home. Family members immediately took him back to the District Headquarters Hospital for emergency treatment.

Despite the efforts of doctors, the man succumbed to his injuries and was declared dead. Bengaluru Triple Murder: Man Kills Mother, Grandmother and Brother-in-Law, Dies by Suicide.

Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident. Officials said they are examining the circumstances surrounding the altercation and are awaiting the post-mortem report, which is expected to provide clarity on the exact cause of death.

Further legal action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation, police said.

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