Perungudi man arrested for allegedly murdering wife during alcohol dispute

A 38-year-old man, Loganathan, was arrested in Perungudi, near Chennai, for the alleged murder of his 28-year-old wife, Sudha. The incident occurred on a Sunday night while the couple was consuming alcohol at their home.

According to police reports, a dispute arose when Sudha requested more alcohol. Loganathan stated that the official TASMAC liquor store was closed, but Sudha reportedly insisted he purchase more from the black market. During the heated argument, Loganathan allegedly strangled Sudha with her dupatta, causing her death.

Following the incident, Loganathan reportedly slept at the residence before realizing the extent of the situation the next morning. He subsequently locked the house and traveled to the Saidapet area, where he confessed to the killing to an acquaintance. The Thoraipakkam police arrested him on Tuesday after receiving the information. Sudha's body has been recovered and sent for a post-mortem examination as authorities investigate whether other motives were involved.