A matrimonial dispute turned ugly when a man allegedly attacked his wife with a sharp-edged weapon three days ago. The victim, identified as Salma, succumbed to her injuries during treatment at the Civil Hospital here.
A woman has accused a person of raping her after blackmailing. A complaint was lodged with the police a month ago, while a case was registered only yesterday after a probe by an SP-rank officer.
The police arrested 12 persons and seized 470-gm heroin during a cordon and search operation carried out in the city as well as in the rural belt here on Tuesday.