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Couple Arrested for Murder Near Kudankulam
29 Aug
Summary
- A man with 27 criminal cases was hacked to death.
- A couple was arrested for the murder.
- A financial dispute over a pond led to the killing.
In Tirunelveli district, police have arrested a couple in connection with the murder of a man known for his criminal activities. The victim, identified as Selvamurugan, 41, was discovered hacked to death on a farm near Kudankulam on Saturday morning.
Selvamurugan had a significant criminal record, with 27 cases pending against him, including six for murder. Investigations revealed that Chandru, 26, and his wife Gauri visited Selvamurugan shortly before the incident. Police suspect a dispute over financial transactions related to a pond between Chandru and Selvamurugan escalated.
Authorities report that the argument turned violent when Chandru, allegedly intoxicated, confronted Selvamurugan on Friday night. Chandru is accused of attacking Selvamurugan with a sickle, causing fatal injuries. Both Chandru and Gauri were taken into custody on Saturday. The investigation is ongoing to fully reconstruct the events and determine if others were involved.
