A 50-year-old woman was reportedly murdered by her 18-year-old daughter whom she prevented from eloping in Tiruvallur on Monday evening.
According to the police, Sivagurunathan, a resident of Anjaneyapuram in Tiruvallur taluk police station limits, works in a private company. He lives with his wife Banumathy and two daughters — Chamundeswari and Devi Priya, a college student.
Devi Priya befriended Vivek, 19, of Kumbakonam, over social media, police sources said. A few days ago, she contacted him and requested him to take her to his hometown.
As Vivek works in a garment shop, he said he would not be able to take leave and sent two of his friends — Satish, 18, and Vignesh, 18, — to Devi Priya’s house.
Around 3.30 p.m., the youngsters reached her house. On seeing Devi Priya all decked up, Banumathy questioned her. She revealed her plan to elope.
Nabbed by villagers
When Banumathy prevented her, Devipriya reportedly took a kitchen knife and stabbed her. The two youngsters took to heels and as blood stains were found on their shirts, the villagers caught them.
The three were handed over to police. Banumathy was rushed to the hospital, but succumbed to injuries.