PoliticsPhoto: The HinduWoman Hacked to Death in Thoothukudi Over Daughter's Contact Objection
In Thoothukudi's Mudalur village, 48-year-old Mary Vijila was fatally hacked by 23-year-old Gnanaprakash on October 23, 2026. The attack followed objections from Mary and her husband to Gnanaprakash's contact with their minor daughter. Gnanaprakash also injured Mary’s husband and 12-year-old son during the assault. The accused has been arrested.
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