THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a shocking incident in broad daylight, a 46-year-old youth hacked his female friend to death in the capital city. The dead has been identified as Sindhu (50) of Vazhayila in Thiruvananthapuram. The Peroorkada police took Rakesh of Pathanamthitta, her partner into custody.

The incident happened at Vazhayila near Peroorkada in the capital city Thursday morning at 9.30 am. Rakesh hacked her with the knife he had in his hand when Sindhu was walking on the busy road. Seriously injured Sindhu was immediately rushed to Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital, but her life could not be saved.

Sindhu sustained serious injuries on her neck and head. The two had been living together for 12 years in Vazhayila. The woman estranging from him recently may have forced him to commit the murder. Rakesh having a wife and children shifted to the capital city after being in a relationship with Sindhu.