Police constable arrested for murdering and burying wife in Pudukkottai
A police constable in Pudukkottai, India, has been arrested for the murder of his wife. Her body was discovered buried on government land after she had been reported missing by her family.
Why it matters
This case highlights a serious instance of domestic violence involving a law enforcement official, raising concerns about accountability and public safety.
A 24-year-old woman, who was reported missing by her family, was found murdered and buried on government land near Maniyavayal in Pudukkottai district. Her husband, a police constable posted in Ariyalur district, was arrested in connection with the case on Tuesday.
The victim, Mounika, 24, was a resident of Thuvar village near Gandaravakottai.
According to police, A. Prabhakaran, 39, a constable attached to Venganur police station in Ariyalur district, allegedly took Mounika on his two-wheeler to Ariyalur on October 7.
When Mounika’s family enquired about her whereabouts the following day, Prabhakaran reportedly said she had eloped with someone. Suspecting foul play, the family lodged a complaint, following which a missing person case was registered at Malaiyur police station.
During the investigation, the police found that Mounika had been murdered and buried on government land near Maniyavayal in the limits of Karambakudi police station.
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