Woman hacked to death in Thoothukudi over objection to man’s contact with her minor daughter
A 48-year-old woman was murdered in Thoothukudi by a man who had been in contact with her minor daughter, an association the family had strongly opposed. The suspect also attacked the victim's husband and son before being arrested by local police.
Why it matters
The case underscores issues of domestic violence and the protection of minors in rural communities.
Woman hacked to death in Thoothukudi over objection to man’s contact with her minor daughter left Image used for representation Getty Images/iStockphoto Getty Images/iStockphoto https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/po1d70/article71615666.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/iStock-1447145892.jpg D-Keine Handcuffs on dark background The accused Gnanaprakash has been arrested THOOTHUKUDI A 48-year-old woman was hacked to death by a 23-year-old man at Mudalur village in Thoothukudi district in the early hours of Friday (October 23, 2026), allegedly for objecting to his contact with her minor daughter. According to the police, the deceased was identified as Mary Vijila. The accused, Gnanaprakash, from Anadhapuram in Sathankulam, was well known to Mary’s family and had allegedly been in contact with her minor daughter.
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