A man is battling for his life at Mwaiwathu Private Hospital in the commercial capital Blantyre after being caught red handed in bed with his best friend’s wife.

Maurice Chikapa, a bar owner in Chileka was battered on the wee hours of Friday after being caught making love with a friend’s wife identified as Stella Gwengweya.

According to information at hand, Gwengweya’s husband Marvin Mbwana an employee of Population Services International (PSI) was in Lilongwe, where like his cheating friend, runs a pub in Biwi Township but he returned home earlier than expected.

Upon getting home, Mbwana was deeply shocked to find his friend in bed with his wife.

Mbwana without wasting time descended at his friend while shouting for help. Chikapa was badly injured in the fracas.

Maurice Chikapa was rescued by well-wishers and rushed to Mwaiwathu Private Hospital.

Meanwhile information reaching FaceofMalawi indicates that Chikapa currently at the Intensive Care unit (ICU) but in critical condition.