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Tamil Nadu man arrested for wife's death over late-night alcohol dispute
A 38-year-old man in Perunguди, Tamil Nadu has been arrested following the death of his 28-year-old wife in a dispute over alcohol purchases. Authorities allege the woman was strangled with her dupatta during an argument that escalated when nearby shops were found to be closed.
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Police in Perunguди have registered a case against a resident following the death of his spouse in what investigators describe as a domestic dispute. The incident occurred on Sunday night when the couple was drinking alcohol at their residence. The woman allegedly requested her husband to purchase additional alcohol, but the situation escalated into a confrontation after he stated that nearby shops had closed for the night. According to police accounts, the argument turned fatal when the man allegedly used the woman's dupatta to strangle her. The 38-year-old has been taken into custody pending further investigation. District authorities have launched a detailed probe into the circumstances surrounding the death. The case highlights ongoing concerns about domestic violence and alcohol-related conflicts in Tamil Nadu households.