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Wife Hacked, Child Taken; Man's Bloody Instagram Threat
5 Jun
Summary
- Man arrested for hacking wife over suspected affair, fled with son.
- Accused posted chilling videos on Instagram threatening himself and son.
- Wife critically injured, undergoing treatment; child rescued safely.
A man was arrested on Thursday near Thanjavur after a swift police search operation. The 38-year-old, identified as P Dharmaraj, is accused of attacking his wife with a sharp weapon at their home. The incident reportedly stemmed from suspected marital infidelity.
Following the assault, Dharmaraj took their five-year-old son and went into hiding. He subsequently posted alarming videos on Instagram, including footage of himself covered in blood and stating his intention to harm himself and their child. These posts triggered widespread concern and prompted authorities to launch a large-scale manhunt.
The police successfully apprehended Dharmaraj near Thanjavur and rescued the child, who has been placed in protective care. The injured wife is currently receiving treatment at Thanjavur Medical College Hospital. Dharmaraj has been booked under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and remanded in custody.
