The victim Mohammed Fisan (24), who owns a photocopy shop in Poravachery village in Nagapattinam district had posted a photo of him having beef soup on Facebook. Photo for representative purpose only. Photo: Pixabay

Newly-wed couple attacked in Coimbatore, honour killing suspected

The Federal
25 Jun 2019 9:24 PM IST

In what is believed to be yet another honour killing, a newly-wed inter-caste couple was attacked in Mettupalayam, Coimbatore. The woman is in critical condition while the man died on spot.

Kanagaraj (22), hailing from an upper caste, married his lover Darshini Priya, a Dalit, against his family’s wishes in Metttupalayam, Coimbatore on Tuesday (June 25) morning.

According to sources, Kanagaraj’s brother Vinoth, was upset with his brother’s act and decided to kill him. Vinoth along with his friends allegedly attacked the couple on Tuesday (June 25) evening.

Kanagaraj was stabbed and succumbed to injuries while Priya is admitted to Coimbatore Medical College Hospital after she was severely hurt and is said to be critical.

The Mettupalayam police have registered a case and are investigating. The mortal remains of Kangaraj are yet to reach Coimbatore GH for post-mortem.

Tamil Nadu