Odisha native arrested for murdering wife, disposing of body near Madukkarai
A 23-year-old man from Odisha was arrested in Coimbatore for the murder of his wife. Police used digital forensics, including call records and surveillance footage, to identify the suspect after the body was discovered in June.
Why it matters
The case demonstrates the effectiveness of modern digital forensic techniques in solving crimes where initial physical evidence is limited.
The police on Sunday (July 5, 2026) arrested a man hailing from Odisha, who murdered his wife and abandoned her body near Madukkarai last month.
The article provides a factual summary of a police investigation and arrest.
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