In a shocking and brutal episode, a 28-year-old man fatally stabbed his wife while she was undergoing treatment at the district government hospital in Kulithalai, Karur, during the early hours of Sunday.
The accused has been identified as R Vishruth, a car driver from Pattavarthi locality in Marudhur Panchayat near Kulithalai. The victim, V Shruthi (27), originally hailed from Bengaluru. The couple had married seven years ago after a love relationship and had two children.
As per police reports, the couple got into a violent argument late Saturday night at their home in Karur. During the confrontation, Vishruth allegedly attacked Shruthi, leaving her injured. Neighbours immediately rushed her to the Kulithalai government hospital for medical care.
However, in a horrific turn of events, Vishruth returned to the hospital on Sunday morning and stabbed Shruthi in the neck while she was still being treated. The attack proved fatal, and Shruthi died on the spot from the deep wounds.
Kulithalai DSP Senthilkumar visited the hospital and initiated a detailed investigation. Shruthi’s remains were transferred to Karur Government Medical College Hospital for a post-mortem.
A case has been filed by the Kulithalai police, and a manhunt is underway to apprehend Vishruth, who fled the scene after committing the crime