Man quizzed for wife’s death

A 30-year-old man, Mahesh of Magaral, has been taken into custody for inquiry in connection with the death of his wife, Shakila, 26.

Inquiries reveal that Mahesh and Shakila, were married four years ago. Some differences had reportedly cropped up between the couple, which resulted in Shakila taking her life on January 1. She was declared dead on arrival at Government hospital, Kancheepuram. Meanwhile, Shakila’s father, Narayanasamy, lodged a complaint with the police stating that his daughter might have taken the step due to the strain in her marital relationship.

So, the Magaral police have picked up Mahesh for interrogation and a Revenue Divisional Officer inquiry had been ordered.

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