Bhubaneswar, Aug. 17 -- A woman died after her husband attacked her with a wooden plank following a family dispute in Tirib village under Pallahara police limits in Odisha's Angul district on Sunday. The deceased has been identified as Hemalata Mahanta of Tirib village.

According to the complaint, Hemalata and her husband, Saubhagya Mahanta, had an argument over a family matter. The situation reportedly escalated, following which Saubhagya allegedly picked up a wooden plank and struck Hemalata on the head.

Police were informed that Hemalata died at the spot following the assault. The police have started an investigation into the circumstances that led to the alleged attack.

Following a complaint lodged by Hemalata's brother, police det...