A 25-year-old man allegedly killed a woman, reportedly his girlfriend, in Krishnagiri and ended his life on Sunday (October 25, 2026).According to the police, M. Pradeep, a native of the Tirupattur district, was working at a private company near Hosur in Krishnagiri district.
The woman, A. Divija Sri (21), hailing from Tirupattur district, was also working at a private company in Hosur.
On Sunday night, Divija met Pradeep in his room. Police said that a quarrel erupted between Pradeep and Divija due to a dispute and he allegedly attacked her using a sickle and died on the spot.
Later, he went to Hosur-Bagalur Road and ended his life. The Bagalur police registered a case and are investigating further.(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the State’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416, and Sneha’s suicide prevention helpline 044-24640050).