Coimbatore: A 45-year-old man from Keeranur near Kangeyam in the Tirupur district was arrested on Monday for attempting to murder his wife over a family dispute in the wee hours of Monday morning.
P Palaniammal, 40, suffered three cut injuries on her head after her husband K Palanisamy attempted to murder her using a sickle. She is being treated at the CMCH.
Palanisamy had suspected his wife’s fidelity and often quarrelled with her. Unbale to bear his mental and physical torture, Palaniammal separated from him last year.
Meanwhile, relatives from both sides held talks with the couple. The couple reunited two months ago and led a life at Keeranur. Meanwhile, a wordy quarrel broke out between the couple on early Monday morning and it led to the attack.
Immediately, he attempted to commit suicide by hanging from a roof using a rope. However, he escaped after the rope snapped. Later, Palanisamy surrendered before the Kangeyam police. The couple has two children. tnn