Coimbatore Mother-Son Duo Arrested for Murdering Husband After Family Dispute
In a shocking incident in Coimbatore, a woman and her son have been arrested for the murder of her husband, following a violent family dispute that escalated into a fatal assault. The arrests were made on Wednesday, with the accused identified as Poongodi, 43, and her son Arunkumar, 21, residents of Rooba Nagar in Sundakkamuthur.
Initial Investigation and Suspicious Death
The deceased, Vijayakumar, 46, a banana leaf trader, was initially believed to have died under suspicious circumstances. Poongodi reported to the police that her husband, who struggled with alcohol addiction, returned home drunk on the night of April 13 and collapsed. The Perur police recovered the body and sent it to Coimbatore Medical College Hospital for a postmortem examination, registering a case of suspicious death.
Postmortem Reveals Strangulation Evidence
However, the postmortem report uncovered critical forensic evidence that changed the course of the investigation. It revealed compression marks on the neck and a fractured hyoid bone, clear indicators of strangulation. Based on these findings, the police altered the case to murder and intensified their probe into the matter.
Confession and Details of the Altercation
During subsequent questioning, Poongodi and Arunkumar confessed to murdering Vijayakumar. They disclosed that on the night of the incident, Vijayakumar, while intoxicated, accused his wife and elder son of having an illicit relationship. Enraged by this allegation, Arunkumar pinned his father against a wall by the throat, with Poongodi joining in the assault. The altercation resulted in Vijayakumar being strangled to death.
Legal Actions and Custody
Relying on the confession and corroborating forensic evidence, the police formally booked Poongodi and Arunkumar for murder. Both individuals have since been remanded in judicial custody as the investigation continues to unfold. This case highlights the tragic consequences of family disputes escalating into violence, with authorities emphasizing the importance of thorough forensic analysis in uncovering the truth behind suspicious deaths.
