A CRPF personnel, M. Manikandan (37), was assaulted by his brother-in-law, A. Lingaraja (39) on instigation of his wife, Thangarani (35) in Peraiyur taluk on Wednesday.
The police said that Manikandan, who is working in Chhattisgarh, had come home at L. Kottanipatti on 20-day leave.
During his stay at home, he had frequent quarrels with Thangarani.
Meanwhile, on Thursday night, her brother, Lingaraja, had come to his home and questioned him over their frequent fights.
This resulted in a quarrel that turned to worse when Lingaraja bit him on Manikandan’s chest.
Later, Thangarani had shouted at his brother to kill her husband following which Lingaraja had attacked him with a wooden log on his knee and threatened him with dire consequences.
The injured was later rushed to the Virudhunagar Government Medical College Hospital.
Based on Manikandan’s complaint, T. Kallupatti police have registered a case against his wife and brother-in-law for assault.
Published – September 18, 2026 06:26 pm IST
