Kin raise suspicion over death of labourer in Erode

Relatives of a 29-year-old day labourer, who was found dead at his house at Selliyampalayam near Anthiyur on Sunday night, have raised suspicion over his death.

The Anthiyur police received information around 11.45 p.m. on Sunday that, the labourer, identified as Venkatesh Prashanth, had been found dead at his house. Inspector Shanmugavelu visited the spot and conducted an inquiry.

According to the police, Venkatesh had earlier reprimanded his wife, Yuvarani, for speaking to a man from the same locality over phone. She had subsequently stopped talking to Venkatesh.

The couple had been married for six years and has a daughter. Yuvarani is currently four months pregnant.

On Sunday, Venkatesh returned home drunk and picked up an argument with his wife. During the argument, Yuvarani attempted to consume cow dung powder kept at home, but he stopped her.