Chicken Shop Employee Killed by Wife in Coimbatore, Accused Arrested

In Coimbatore, a chicken shop employee was fatally beaten with a rolling pin by his wife following a domestic dispute. The incident occurred on May 25, leading to the arrest of the accused wife.


Coimbatore: A tragic incident unfolded in Coimbatore as a chicken shop employee was allegedly killed by his wife using a rolling pin. The victim, Nandakumar, a resident of S. Mettupalayam in Kinathukadavu taluk, worked at a chicken shop in Manikarampalayam.

Nandakumar had married Sahana Begum from Madukkarai in a love marriage five years ago. The couple has a son. According to sources, Nandakumar had a drinking habit and frequently argued with his wife over money after consuming alcohol.

On May 25, a heated argument broke out between the couple. In a fit of rage, Sahana Begum allegedly attacked Nandakumar with a rolling pin, causing a head injury. Following the altercation, an angered Nandakumar took his son and went to sleep at the chicken shop where he worked.

The next morning, when the shop owner Prakash arrived and tried to wake Nandakumar, he found him unconscious. Medical help was sought, but doctors declared Nandakumar dead on arrival.

Initially, Sahana Begum took the body to Nandakumar's hometown in S. Mettupalayam, Kinathukadavu, for final rites. However, when the head injury was noticed during the funeral preparations, the body was immediately taken to Pollachi Government Hospital for post-mortem examination.

The medical examination revealed that Nandakumar had died due to the head injury.



Based on the complaint filed, the Perianaickenpalayam police have registered a murder case and arrested Sahana Begum.

This incident has shocked the local community, highlighting the dire consequences of domestic violence. The police are conducting further investigations into the case.

Power Outage Scheduled in Vadavalli Area Tomorrow (16.07.2026) for Maintenance Work

Residents of Vadavalli and surrounding areas in Coimbatore will experience power disruption on July 16 from 9 AM to 5 PM...

Power Outage Announced in Kurichi Areas for Maintenance Work Tomorrow (16.07.2026)

Monthly electrical maintenance work at Kurichi sub-station will be conducted tomorrow from 9 AM to 5 PM. SIDCO Kurichi,...

Power Supply Disruption in Kinathukadavu Areas Tomorrow (16.07.2026) for Maintenance Work

Monthly electrical maintenance work at Kinathukadavu sub-station will cause power disruption tomorrow from 9 AM to 5 PM...

Amaravathi and Thirumoorthy Dams Record Steady Water Inflow in Tiruppur District

The Amaravathi Dam in Tiruppur district has reached a water level of 50.56 feet with an inflow of 219 cusecs, while the...

Aliyar, Parambikulam and Sholayar Dams Record Steady Water Inflow Amid Southwest Monsoon

Three major dams in Coimbatore district - Aliyar, Parambikulam and Sholayar - are receiving substantial water inflow due...

Irugur Gets Additional PHC Building; CM Inaugurates via Video Conferencing

Nearly one lakh residents will benefit from the newly inaugurated additional building for the Primary Health Centre (PHC...