History-sheeter found dead in Madurai; family quarrel cited as possible reason

A 28-year-old man with a history of criminal cases was found dead in his residence in Sholavandan, Madurai on Saturday evening. According to preliminary reports, the deceased, identified as V. Periyamarudhu, appeared dejected after a family quarrel led to his wife leaving for her mother’s house. The incident has prompted the Sholavandan police to register a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.

Police sources stated that Periyamarudhu was discovered inside his home by family members or neighbours on Saturday. The exact time of discovery or the condition in which he was found has not been disclosed by the authorities. The Sholavandan police have initiated an investigation and are awaiting a post-mortem report to determine the exact cause of death.

Sources close to the family revealed that Periyamarudhu and his wife had been involved in a domestic dispute earlier in the day, which escalated to the point where his wife decided to leave for her parental home. This separation reportedly left Periyamarudhu emotionally distressed. While police have not confirmed suicide as the cause of death, the circumstances suggest a possible link to the ongoing family conflict.