Husband Held for Allegedly Strangling Wife to Death in Koduvayur
Palakkad: A 31-year-old woman was allegedly strangled to death by her husband at Koduvayur in Palakkad on Monday afternoon.
The deceased has been identified as Anupriya (31), wife of K. Manikandan. The couple was staying on rent at Ailayam Complex near Pittpeedika in Koduvayur. Anupriya was the daughter of Appukuttan and Omana of Ayavuchallayil, Anjammile, Chittur.
According to the information available, Manikandan returned home for lunch in the afternoon, following which an argument broke out between the couple. It is alleged that Manikandan, in a fit of anger, strangled Anupriya using a shawl, resulting in her death.
The incident came to the attention of local residents in the evening, who informed the police. Police reached the spot and took Manikandan into custody.
The body was shifted to the District Hospital as part of further procedures.
The couple has two children, Athmika (8) and Anamika (6). Anil Kumar is Anupriya's brother.
