KOLLAM: A tailor woman in Kollam was found murdered with her neck slit open. The woman has been identified as Vadakkevila Pallimukku resident Ajitha Kumari (48). . People had seen a man wearing helmet entering her tailor shop before the crime.

When the locals rushed to the shop, hearing loud cries, the man was seen fleeing the spot. The locals went inside to see Ajitha’s neck slit open and the knife pierced into her neck . She was also gagged with clothes..

The incident happened at the shop ‘Fine Stiching’ she was running near Pallimukku village office, at around 12 noon on Satruday.

Police are now searching her husband who has been missing since. She has been living separately from her husband for years.

Though she was rushed to the nearby hospital, her life could not be saved.

Investigation is going to arrest the accused.