India, June 28 -- A 35-year-old woman was allegedly hacked to death by her husband while she was asleep in Karnataka's Belagavi district after he suspected her of having an extramarital affair, police said on Sunday.

The victim, identified as Shobha Pargunda Sarawad, worked as a cook at the Oujikar Math School in Katageri village. According to investigators, her husband, Pargunda Sarawad, allegedly attacked her with a sharp weapon while she was asleep, killing her on the spot.

Police said preliminary investigations suggest that the accused had long suspected his wife's character, and the alleged murder may have been fuelled by those suspicions. Officials also stated that the accused was allegedly addicted to alcohol, which may have cont...