Man Arrested in Vellore for Murder of Head Constable Wife Amid Property Dispute
A 45-year-old autorickshaw driver was arrested by the Gudiyatham town police in Vellore on Friday for allegedly murdering his wife, a 41-year-old head constable who was on duty, following a prolonged family dispute over ancestral property.
What Happened
According to police reports, the suspect, identified as K. Aravindan, 45, approached his wife, Thamarai Selvi, 41, while she was on duty in Erthangal village near Gudiyatham town. Aravindan asked to speak with her regarding their ongoing family dispute. The couple proceeded to an area near a lake, where a heated argument escalated.
During the altercation, Aravindan allegedly attacked and stabbed Thamarai Selvi in the neck using a pair of scissors, causing her to collapse at the scene. He subsequently inflicted injuries on himself. Passersby who noticed the injured couple promptly alerted emergency medical services and the Gudiyatham police.
Thamarai Selvi was transported to the Government Taluk Hospital in Gudiyatham town, where doctors declared her dead. Aravindan was transferred to the Government Medical College Hospital in Vellore for medical treatment, and police placed him under arrest.
Key Highlights
- The incident involved K. Aravindan, an autorickshaw driver, and his wife Thamarai Selvi, a serving head constable.
- The couple, who have two sons, had been involved in an ongoing dispute regarding a share in Aravindan’s ancestral property.
- Thamarai Selvi had been living separately with her children at her mother’s residence in the same village for the past two months.
- In July, Aravindan’s brother and family had submitted a petition to the Office of the Superintendent of Police regarding alleged threats concerning the property share.
- The attack took place near a lake in Erthangal village while the head constable was on duty.
Why This Matters
The incident highlights a severe domestic conflict that escalated into fatal violence against an on-duty police officer. Prior complaints related to the family’s property disagreement had already reached district police authorities prior to the fatal confrontation.
What to Watch Next
Gudiyatham town police have registered a case regarding the incident. A formal investigation into the murder is currently under way, alongside the ongoing inquiry into the earlier petition submitted to the Office of the Superintendent of Police.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested in connection with the case?
K. Aravindan, a 45-year-old autorickshaw driver residing in Erthangal village near Gudiyatham town, was arrested by the Gudiyatham town police.
What was the motive behind the confrontation?
Police stated that the altercation stemmed from an ongoing domestic dispute regarding a share in Aravindan’s ancestral property.
Where did the incident occur?
The attack occurred near a lake in Erthangal village, situated near Gudiyatham town in Vellore district.
Source: Gudiyatham Town Police reports as published by The Hindu.