A 27-year-old man attempted to end his life after attacking his paramour with a knife in Salem district.
C. Vanitha (25), a resident of Mariamman Pudur near Vazhapadi, got married six years ago and has two children. But, she is alleged to have developed a relationship with Vedaraj (27), a resident of Neikarapatti. On Friday evening, Vedaraj is said to have asked Vanitha to visit Vazhapadi and she did so with her two children. He took her and the children to Kurinchi Nagar on a two-wheeler.
The police said that after reaching Kurinchi Nagar, he quarrelled with her, suspecting her fidelity. He suddenly attacked her using a knife in which she sustained grievous injuries in her neck and fell on the road. He also tried to end his life. On hearing the screams of the children, the local residents rushed to the spot and admitted the duo to Salem Government Hospital. The Vazhapadi police registered a case and are investigating.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416, and Sneha’s suicide prevention helpline 044-24640050.)
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Published – March 15, 2025 06:37 pm IST