A Nepal Army soldier murdered his wife in Tulsipur, Dang.

Shalikram Budhathoki (36) of Lungri Tole, Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City-6 murdered his wife Tika Budhathoki (27) by attacking with a khukuri on Friday.

Police said that they are searching for Shalikram who had fled with the khukuri after murdering his wife Tika at around 8:15 am.

Inspector Prakash Thapa of the Area Police Office, Tulsipur said that police are searching for Shalikram who had fled with khukuri after allegedly murdering his wife Tika at 8:15 am.

Further investigation into the incident is underway, said police.