'Stabbed 10 times': Chennai man kills wife with kitchen knife, surrenders

CHENNAI: A 38-year-old man surrendered at Neelankarai police station after stabbing his 33-year-old wife to death during a domestic dispute at their rented house in Palavakkam on Friday morning.The woman suffered 10 stab injuries to her neck and jaw, police said.The deceased, Muthupriya, a BSc graduate from Sivaganga district, married Vivek, a native of Thiruvarur district, five years ago after they met through a matrimonial service.Vivek worked as a driver at a luxury hotel. The couple had a two-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Thiruvenba.The family moved into a rented house in Palavakkam, a month ago. Police said Vivek frequently quarrelled with his wife, accusing her of having deceived him before their marriage.During the fresh altercation, Vivek knocked Muthupriya to the ground and stabbed her repeatedly with a kitchen knife. She died at the spot.After the incident, Vivek took their daughter to his brother Vinoth’s house in Mudichur and left her in his care.He then went to Neelankarai police station and surrendered, informing the police that he had killed his wife. He was taken into custody for questioning.During the preliminary inquiry, police learnt from family members that Vivek had received treatment for mental health issues at a private hospital in KK Nagar, Madurai, three months ago.He reportedly took his prescribed medication for about 10 days after returning home.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Chennai | Silver Rate in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai | Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Petrol Price in Chennai | Diesel Price in Chennai | CNG Price in Chennai | LPG Price in ChennaiStay updated with the latest Chennai news. Download the TOI App.