A carpenter, Ramesh, 51, surrendered at Banaswadi police station and allegedly confessed to killing his wife Kalaivani, 47, over a family dispute in the wee hours of Friday, sources said.
Ramesh had divorced his first wife, with whom he had two children, and married Kalaivani. However, Kalaivani reportedly objected to him contacting his first wife and children. Following a fight over the issue on Friday morning, he reportedly stabbed Kalaivani to death with a carpentry tool. Hours later, he surrendered before the police, sources said.
Banaswadi Police have booked him for murder and arrested him.
Published – May 17, 2025 12:04 am IST