Woman, lover arrested for murdering her two children in Tirupattur
A 26-year-old woman and her lover have been arrested by police in Tirupattur, India, for the murder of her two young children. The suspects allegedly drowned the children in a farm well because they viewed the boys as an obstacle to their illicit relationship.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the tragic consequences of domestic instability and underscores the ongoing challenges regarding child safety and social welfare in rural regions.
A 26-year-old woman and her lover were arrested by Alangayam police near Vaniyambadi town for killing her two children over the fear the boys could be a hindrance for their illegal relationship.
The arrested person was identified as S. Sivagami, 26, a resident of Velichanur village in Jawadhu Hills in Tiruvannamalai. She was married to B. Sait, 31. The couple had two children. The police said that Sait was arrested on charges of illegal felling of red sanders in Andhra Pradesh a few years ago. He is currently lodged in a local prison there. Sivagami befriended S. Raja, 34, a cab driver, in the hills.
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