In a shocking twist of events, a man has attacked his wife after a court hearing and brutally slitting her throat before fleeing the premises, it's been reported.
The incident, which allegedly took place in a Hyderabad court in India, stunned onlookers as they watched in horror.
According to The Mirror, Nagender Babu was appearing in connection with a case filed by his wife Soujanya on Monday.
She was concerned with a lack of maintenance payments from her spouse, and had complained that he was not giving hermoney for monthly expenses.
She also accused her husband of having extra-marital relations with another woman, reports New Indian Express.
The man was so infuriated that he waited till court proceedings was over before he went after her as they were leaving the court premises. After he slit her throat when leaving the court room, he ran, leaving his wife severely injured with several family members standing by.
Police are investigating the incident, which saw Soujanya being rushed to hospital.
Her condition is stated to be critical.