India, May 18 -- A 23-year-old pregnant woman was allegedly killed by her husband in a brutal assault in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district, police officials said.

The incident took place in Bhitthikala village under the Manipur police station limits on May 14. The accused, identified as Pradeep Agariya, was arrested from Ambikapur on Sunday and has reportedly confessed to the crime.

According to police, Agariya and his wife Heerabai had been married for nearly five years. Investigators said the accused frequently assaulted his wife while under the influence of alcohol.

Officials said the accused allegedly attacked Heerabai inside their home while their four-year-old daughter was present. After she lost consciousness, he reportedly took h...