Man held for allegedly killing wife in Kerala’s Malappuram
A 40-year-old man has been arrested for the alleged murder of his wife in Malappuram, Kerala. The victim's body was discovered in a sack in the Tirur river following a police investigation.
Why it matters
This report highlights a serious criminal case involving domestic violence and femicide, reflecting ongoing public safety concerns.
A 40-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing his wife and dumping her body in the river at Tirur in Malappuram.
Hussain Andippatt from Padinjarekkara was arrested in connection with the death of his wife, Fousiya, 37. The police said he killed her and dumped her body in the river.
Hussain was arrested from Pookayil while travelling by a bus following a tip-off.
The police said Hussain took Fousiya from home on Wednesday evening after telling her that they were going to the seashore to collect fish that had washed ashore. The couple did not return, prompting their two children to approach the police on Thursday evening.
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