Cherthala Tragedy: Husband Arrested in Wife's Death Case

A 49-year-old man, Sony, has been arrested in Cherthala for the culpable homicide of his wife, Saji. Following allegations by their daughter, the police investigated, leading to a post-mortem that confirmed fatal injuries resulting from an alleged assault by Sony. The investigation continues.

The Cherthala community was shaken as a 49-year-old man, named Sony, faces arrest over the tragic death of his wife, Saji. The incident, which dates back to early January, has raised serious allegations.

According to police, Saji succumbed on February 9 after receiving treatment for severe head injuries, which were initially attributed by the family to a fall down the stairs. However, the complaint from the couple's daughter suggested a darker narrative—one of assault by Sony.

A post-mortem examination, prompted by the police's registration of an unnatural death case, confirmed that Saji's head injury, skull fracture, and internal bleeding were consistent with allegations of assault, leading to charges against Sony for culpable homicide.

(With inputs from agencies.)