R.K. Nagar Police has arrested a 26-year-old man for allegedly stabbing his wife after he got angry with her for repeatedly posting reels on social media.
Police said the suspect, Sankar, 26 is a painter. He and his wife were staying at Kannagi Nagar, Korukkupet. The woman has been working at a fruit stall in Broadway. As she frequently made videos of her and posted reels on the social media page, Sankar frequently quarreled with her, police said.
On June 19, he came home in a drunken mood and warned her not to post any video again. A quarrel ensued between them and he stabbed her using a knife. She was injured. She managed to come out of their house and raised an alarm. With the help of others, she was taken to a hospital and treated for injuries. Based on her complaint, police registered a case and arrested Sankar of Kannagi Nagar, Korukkupet besides seizing a knife from him.
He was remanded to judicial custody.
Published – June 22, 2025 12:49 am IST