Man stabs wife to death in capital city; cuts off her nose

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A man stabbed his wife to death in Amboori. Manoj Sebastian (50) of Amboori Mayam Koloth House stabbed his wife Raji (34) to death. The police have taken him into custody.

The reason for the murder is not known. There were differences of opinion between the two and following this, they were living separately. The accused committed the crime when she was coming from the hospital.

Manoj stabbed her on her face and chest. There are also reports that he cut off her nose. The body of the woman is kept in a private hospital in Kattakkada.