Locals informed the police about the incident this morning. [break]
Nepali has been arrested by the District Police Office, Solukhumbu. According to Nepali, a fight between the couple had ensued after Nirmala came back home drunk.
The body of the deceased has been sent to the District Hospital, Phaplu for post-mortem, informed superintendent of police (DSP) Ramesh Khadka.
Police are further investigating the case.
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