A 48-year-old man sustained critical injuries after his wife slashed his throat following an altercation at Bariguda village in Ganjam district on Saturday night. The man, Rohit Patra, was first shifted to the sub-divisional hospital before being referred to MKCG Medical College and Hospital. He was stated to be out of danger. The woman might have taken the drastic step due to her husband's alcoholism and abusive behavior. The police have not received any complaint regarding the incident.