Keralam Man, 67, Stabs Wife To Death, Informs Son Living Abroad
A 67-year-old man in Kothamangalam, Kerala, was arrested for fatally stabbing his 62-year-old wife in the early hours following a family dispute. The man informed his son, who lives abroad, who then alerted relatives and police, leading to the arrest.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the tragic consequences of domestic disputes and violence within families, even among older couples, and the critical role of family networks in reporting such crimes to authorities.
A 67-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday for killing his wife at their residence near Kothamangalam here in the small hours following a family dispute, police said.The incident occurred around 2 am, an officer of Kothamangalam police station said.The man stabbed to death his 62-year-old wife with a knife and then informed his son who is abroad, police said.The son then informed the relatives who…
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