Pregnant woman strangled to death by husband

KANJIRAMKULAM: In a horrific incident, a pregnant woman was strangled to death by her husband in Kanjiramkulam. The deceased has been identified as Shiny (25), wife of Nidheesh. Nidheesh has been taken into custody by the Kanjiramkulam police.

The incident took place at Nidheesh's rented house in Nediyakala village. According to police, it was a quarrel that eventually led Nidheesh to commit the murder. "After quarreling for some time, the accused strangled Shiny to death after beating her several times. The victim's legs were also tied using a cloth," a police official said. It is learnt that the couple's 3-year-old son had witnessed the cruel act.

The incident came to light after Nidheesh informed this to his sister. Officials added that Nideesh often used to quarrel with Shiny because of suspicion.