A 32-year-old woman has killed her husband by attacking him with a spade in Malika Rural Municipaity here in Myagdi district.

Shiva GC died on the spot after his wife Ranjana clubbed him with a spade over a family dispute. The woman apparently hurled the spade at him following a verbal exchange and subsequent brawl.

Area Police Office Darwang said Ranju has been arrested and further investigation is underway.  The deceased has been taken to the District Hospital for post-mortem.