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A 42-year-old man was on Friday (June 5, 2026) sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his wife.A. Murugan, 42, a resident of Kunjandiyur, near Mettur, was a casual labourer. On July 14, 2016, he quarrelled with his wife Kuyilee, 36, over a family dispute, and set her ablaze by pouring kerosene on her. She sustained grievous injuries in the incident and was admitted to Salem Government Hospital. She later succumbed to her burns. The Karumalaikoodal police registered a case, arrested Murugan, and remanded him in prison.The trial of the case was held at the Salem District Mahila Court, and on Friday, the court found the accused guilty and sentenced him to life imprisonment, besides imposing a fine of ₹1,000. Published - June 06, 2026 03:15 pm IST
