A 25-year-old man allegedly killed a woman, reportedly his girlfriend, in Krishnagiri and ended his life on Sunday (October 25, 2026).
According to the police, M. Pradeep, a native of the Tirupattur district, was working at a private company near Hosur in Krishnagiri district. The woman, A. Divija Sri (21), hailing from Tirupattur district, was also working at a private company in Hosur. On Sunday night, Divija met Pradeep in his room.
Police said that a quarrel erupted between Pradeep and Divija due to a dispute and he allegedly attacked her using a sickle and died on the spot. Later, he went to Hosur-Bagalur Road and ended his life. The Bagalur police registered a case and are investigating further.
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Published - October 26, 2026 08:01 pm IST