Woman found dead at husband's friend's house; husband and friend taken into custody

IDUKKI: A woman has been found dead at the house of her husband's friend in Munnar, Idukki. The deceased has been identified as Lakshmi, the wife of plantation worker Kaalimuthu. Lakshmi was found dead in the house of Muniyandi, Kaalimuthu's friend.

The body was found in Muniyandi's house in Mattupetty top division. Lakshmi had reached Muniyandi's house along with her husband two days ago. It is said that Kaalimuthu had left Muniyandi's house last night saying that he had to go for work. Both Muniyandi and Kaalimuthu are currently in police custody.

It was Muniyandi and his relatives who informed the estate management about Lakshmi's death this morning. Following this, the police reached the spot and inspected the house. The body has been shifted to the Idukki Medical College for post-mortem.

It is indicated that Lakshmi had some heart-related diseases. The police are looking into whether there is any mystery surrounding the death.