A ward member of Namobuddha Municipality-11 died on Thursday after being assaulted by her husband.

According to Nepal Police Inspector Dhundiraj Neupane, information officer at the District Police Office, Kavre, Gyani BK, a ward member elected under the Dalit female category, was subjected to domestic violence by her husband, 48-year-old Shambhu BK, on June 12.

Police had reached the incident spot after receiving information about the dispute between the couple.

Neupane said that the victim had sustained serious injuries to her head and body and was rushed to the Dhulikhel Hospital for treatment.

Gyani breathed her last on Thursday while undergoing treatment at the hospital, Neupane said.

The victim’s husband was arrested from the incident site and an investigation is underway against him on a murder charge, said police.