Man Arrested for Allegedly Murdering Wife in Tamil Nadu, hiding body in drum

October 22, 2025

Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu: A 30-year-old man, Silambarasan, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife, Priya, whose body was found stuffed in a drum and buried near a burial ground in Tiruvallur district, police said on Wednesday.

Details of the Crime

According to Superintendent of Police Vivekananda Shukla, Silambarasan confessed to strangling Priya, 26, on August 14. He reportedly disposed of her body about three kilometres from their home.

Investigations revealed that the couple frequently fought, as Silambarasan suspected Priya of having multiple affairs.

Priya had recently visited her parents in Pudupalayam near Arani, expressing her wish to separate from her husband.

Her family persuaded her to return home, but when she did not come back for nearly two months, her father, Srinivasan, filed a missing person complaint with Arambakkam Police.

Police Action and Investigation

“When questioned, Silambarasan kept changing his story, raising our suspicion. He later confessed to the crime,” said the SP.

A murder case has been filed, and Silambarasan has been remanded for 15 days. The body has been sent for post-mortem, and police are exploring other possible motives for the crime.

Similar Incidents in Tamil Nadu

In July 2025, a 27-year-old woman, Shruthi, was stabbed to death by her husband, Vishruth, at a government hospital in Karur district. She had been admitted for injuries sustained during an argument the previous day. Vishruth reportedly stabbed her three times while she was unconscious and escaped.