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The Muthapudupet Police on Monday arrested a 63-year-old man for allegedly murdering a 45-year-old sanitation worker at Kallarpakkam. The police said the deceased, S. Latha, 45, lived on Yadavar Street in Kallarpakkam. On Saturday, police received information about a foul smell emanating from her locked house. When police reached the spot and conducted an inquiry, Latha was found dead with bleeding injuries. Her body was recovered and sent to a government hospital for a post-mortem examination. A case was registered and an investigation was launched.On investigation, the police arrested the suspect who was identified as Munivel, 63. During interrogation, police found that Munivel had allegedly been in a sexual relationship with Latha for a long time. On the day of the incident, Latha reportedly refused to comply with his wishes, following which Munivel, in a fit of rage, allegedly attacked her with a hammer and a knife while she was asleep, killing her, the police said. Munivel was produced before a court and remanded in judicial custody. Published - August 25, 2026 12:26 am IST
