Bengaluru/IBNS: A Karnataka man has been arrested for allegedly slitting the throat of his friend, drinking the oozing blood suspecting him of having an affair with the accused's wife, media reports said.

The incident, which occurred in Karnataka's Chikkaballapur, has been video recorded by a witness.

Police said Vijay had asked his friend Maresh to meet him. The argument escalated and then Vijay slit his friend's throat.

Vijay was also caught punching Maren, who survived and is in hospital.

A case of attempt to murder has been filed against Vijay.