Suspect arrested in sanitation worker’s murder case
A 63-year-old man has been arrested for the murder of a 45-year-old sanitation worker in Kallarpakkam. Police investigations revealed the suspect killed the victim with a hammer and knife following a personal dispute.
Why it matters
The case underscores issues regarding domestic violence and interpersonal crime within local communities.
The Muthapudupet Police on Monday arrested a 63-year-old man for allegedly murdering a 45-year-old sanitation worker at Kallarpakkam.
The police said the deceased, S. Latha, 45, lived on Yadavar Street in Kallarpakkam. On Saturday, police received information about a foul smell emanating from her locked house. When police reached the spot and conducted an inquiry, Latha was found dead with bleeding injuries.
Her body was recovered and sent to a government hospital for a post-mortem examination. A case was registered and an investigation was launched.
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