Date:20/03/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/03/20/stories/2008032058090300.htm

Tamil Nadu - Chennai

Man kills wife, surrenders

Staff Reporter

CHENNAI: A 61-year-old man surrendered at the office of the Commissioner of Police, Egmore, on Wednesday after allegedly killing his wife on Tuesday night by setting her on fire at his residence in Korukkupet.

Police said that Loganathan of 4th Street Moopanar Nagar, Korukkupet, in a domestic quarrel, locked his wife Muthammal (38), his 12-year-old son, and his father-in-law, Mani, in a room at his house and set them on fire.

When the victims raised alarm, neighbours informed the police, who rescued the victims and rushed them to the Kilpauk Medical College Hospital with serious burns. Muthammal died at the hospital on Wednesday afternoon. The condition of her father and son was said to be critical.

Initially Loganathan fled from the spot, but arrived at the Commissioner’s office and confessed to having committed the crime. The police personnel on duty handed him to the Egmore police. On information, a team from Korukkupet police picked up the accused.

Inquiries revealed that Loganathan had allegedly married more than three women and was involved in some crimes in the locality. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Washermenpet) N. Kamini said that a case of murder has been registered against Loganathan .