A 30-year-old man has been arrested by Vellikulangara police for allegedly making an attempt to homicide his spouse by submerging her head in a pot of boiling porridge. The accused, recognized as Derin, a resident of Pulikunnele, Kuttichira, was taken into custody on February 3 following a violent altercation at his residence.

In response to police, Derin, who was closely intoxicated on the time, grew to become enraged and bodily assaulted his spouse. Witnesses declare he slapped her repeatedly earlier than grabbing her by the neck and dragging her into the kitchen, reported Manorama. There, he allegedly compelled her head right into a pot of boiling porridge, inflicting extreme burns.

The sufferer, whose id has not been disclosed, sustained vital accidents and is at the moment receiving remedy at Chalakudy Taluk Hospital. Docs have described her situation as steady.

Police Determine Derin As A ‘Historical past-Sheeter’

Authorities revealed that the altercation stemmed from a home dispute after the sufferer expressed her want to return to her parental residence, as per a report on Mathrubhumi. This reportedly provoked Derin, resulting in the brutal assault. After the incident, Derin fled the scene however was later apprehended by the Vellikulangara police following a tip-off.

Authorities confirmed that Derin has a legal historical past, together with an tried homicide case registered in 2015 at Athirappilly Police Station, and is listed as a rowdy-sheeter within the Vellikulangara space since 2013.

Thrissur Rural District Police Chief B Krishnakumar (IPS) confirmed that Derin was arrested from Chaypankuzhi after a short manhunt.

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