Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Tamil Nadu Horror: Husband Murders Wife in Gruesome Attack
A man in Tamil Nadu, India, killed his wife in a very violent way.
He was angry and hurt her badly.
He ran away with their children, but the police found him and took him to jail.
The children are safe now.
Venkatesh allegedly killed his wife Mahalakshmi in a fit of rage
He stuffed a cloth in her mouth, slit her throat, and chopped off her hands and feet
The murder occurred in the presence of their elderly grandmother and two small children
Venkatesh fled with the children after the crime, triggering a search operation
Police arrested Venkatesh and took custody of the children for their safety
- Who
- Venkatesh (husband), Mahalakshmi (wife), their two children, and Mahalakshmi's grandmother
- What
- Venkatesh murdered Mahalakshmi in a gruesome attack
- When
- The incident occurred on an unspecified date in 2025
- Where
- Harur in Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu, India
- Why
- The motive is still under investigation, but it appears to be due to long-term domestic tension and a recent argument
Victim's Perspective
Accused's Perspective
Marriage Strain
Victim's Perspective
Mahalakshmi had been unhappy and left her marital home four months ago due to frequent disputes
Accused's Perspective
Venkatesh attempted to reconcile and took Mahalakshmi to a temple to mend their relationship
Trigger for Violence
Victim's Perspective
Mahalakshmi's grandmother tried to calm them down, but the quarrel intensified
Accused's Perspective
Venkatesh lost control over his anger and committed the gruesome act
- Victim's Age
- Unspecified
- Accused's Age
- Unspecified
- Children's Ages
- Two small children
- Location of Crime
- Harur, Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu
- Police Jurisdiction
- Harur police limits
- Status of Investigation
- Ongoing