A man in intoxicated state killed his wife by hitting her head with axe at Somanal village in Talikoti taluk early Tuesday.

Maibusab Makandar, 47, allegedly hit his wife Bismilla Makandar, 40, after quarrel. Bismilla died on the spot.

The Basavana Bagewadi Police have taken accused Maibusab Makandar to their custody.