A 34-year-old homemaker in Jalpaiguri's Dhupguri was hacked to death by her ex-husband on Saturday, a few days after she married her lover.

A source said that the accused, Srikanta Roy, had married Soma Barman a few years ago and had two children. They resided in Roypara, in ward 2 of the town.

Soma began an extramarital affair with Chiranjit Roy, from the same neighbourhood, after Srikanta moved to another state for a job.

Srikanta learned about their relationship after he returned home. He arranged her marriage to Chiranjit and was present at the wedding.

Srikanta walked into Chiranjit’s house with a sharp weapon on Saturday morning and attacked Soma. He hacked at her multiple times. Chiranjit’s mother was chased away by him.

He was detained at a market. The police recovered Soma’s body. Investigations are underway.