THRISSUR: A man killed his wife over suspicion of an extramarital affair at Cheroor in Thrissur. The accused identified as Unnikrishnan (50) of Kalladimoola hit his wife Suli aged 46 with an iron rod last midnight. He committed the heinous crime as he suspected her of having an extramarital affair. The accused surrendered at the Viyyur police station. Unnikrishnan, arrived home from the Gulf three days ago. He came after quitting his job in the Gulf.

He had sent her nearly Rs one crore and she did not have this amount with her. Moreover, she had debt also. Their house is located in an isolated area. They did not have any contact with the neighbours. Their two children are studying outside. Only Suli was at home. The body will be shifted to Thrissur Medical College after the completing the inquest proceedings.