Jajpur: A man allegedly attempted to murder his wife and her lover in a fit of rage after discovering their extramarital relationship in Odisha's Jajpur district.

The incident occurred near Malahat under Jajpur Sadar police limits. According to reports, the man, identified as Manoj Kumar Mohanty of Jarada village in Korei, attacked his wife and her lover Prashant Nath with a sharp weapon. Both victims sustained severe throat injuries, while Prashant's private parts were also reportedly mutilated in the brutal assault.

The injured duo was rescued in a critical condition by locals and immediately rushed to the district headquarters hospital in Jajpur for treatment. Their condition remains critical.

Reports said the woman had been living with Prashant for the past year. Preliminary probe revealed that she had earlier separated from her first husband.

Following the attack, the accused fled the scene. Police have launched an investigation and are conducting a manhunt to nab him.