PALAKKAD: A middle-aged man was found shot dead in Vandazhi in Palakkad. The deceased has been identified as Vandazhi native Krishna Kumar (50). He was found shot dead in the courtyard of his house.

Preliminary investigations suggest that he may have shot himself using an air gun. Reports indicate that Krishna Kumar had killed his wife, Sangeetha, in Coimbatore before returning to his hometown. Police suspect that after shooting his wife, he drove back home and took his own life. It is believed that the couple had ongoing marital issues, and suspicions about his wife's alleged relationships may have led to the murder.