A man sustained serious injuries after he was allegedly attacked with a machete by his wife at their residence in 9 Mer Baridua, Ri-Bhoi district, on Sunday night.
Police said the incident was reported to the Khanapara Police by the local headman at around 9:11 pm, following reports of a violent altercation at a house in the area.
Acting on the information, police rushed to the spot and found a man lying unconscious on the floor inside the house, with blood around him.
During the preliminary investigation, police identified the injured man as Sikander Lyngdoh. He was allegedly struck on the head with a machete by his wife, identified as Poonam Bosper, 36.
The attack reportedly left Lyngdoh seriously injured and unconscious. His brother, who discovered him, immediately rushed him to Health City for medical treatment.
Police said Poonam allegedly fled the residence shortly after the incident and remains at large. A search has been launched to trace and apprehend her.
Police are continuing their investigation to determine the circumstances and motive behind the attack.
