Trader hacked to death over monetary dispute in UP

A 55-year-old trader was allegedly hacked to death in front of his house while his wife seriously injured in an attack over monetary dispute in Jafarganj area here, police said today.

Manish was hacked to death last night in front of his house by accused Arvind Gupta and three of his accomplices in Padneypur village, Circle Officer Brijraj Singh said.

Rupa (45), Manish's wife, was seriously injured when she tried to save her husband and has been admitted to a hospital, Singh said.

A case has been registered against the four accused in this connection, the CO said.