Man held for murdering woman in Erode

A 47-year-old construction supervisor has been arrested for the murder of a 60-year-old woman in Erode. Police identified the suspect after discovering the victim's body in a vacant lot and tracing the crime to a dispute that occurred while the two were drinking.
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This report covers local crime and law enforcement efforts to maintain public safety in the Erode district.
The Kanjikovil police on Sunday (June 28, 2026) arrested a 47-year-old construction supervisor in connection with the murder of a 60-year-old woman, whose body was found in a land near Pethampalayam, on June 23.
The article is a straightforward factual report on a local criminal case.
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