A quiet Sunday afternoon in Coimbatore turned into a scene of absolute terror when a man brutally murdered his estranged wife inside a women’s hostel. The incident has sent shockwaves across the city, not just for the gruesome nature of the crime, but for the chilling actions of the accused immediately after. The man, identified as Balamurugan, did not flee the scene; instead, he took a selfie with his wife’s lifeless body and posted it as his WhatsApp status, claiming he had been betrayed.

The victim, Sripriya, had been living in a women’s hostel while working for a private company following her separation from Balamurugan. According to police reports, Balamurugan arrived at the hostel on Sunday under the pretext of wishing to speak with her. What began as a conversation quickly escalated into a heated argument. In a shocking turn of events, Balamurugan pulled out a sickle he had concealed on his person and attacked Sripriya in full view of other terrified residents. The sudden violence caused panic in the building, with several women fleeing for their safety as the tragedy unfolded.

The horror did not end with the attack. In a move that has left the community and internet users aghast, Balamurugan reportedly took a selfie with the victim’s body. He uploaded this disturbing image to his WhatsApp status with a caption alleging that she had betrayed him. He remained at the crime scene until the police arrived, offering no resistance as he was taken into custody. Police recovered the weapon used in the attack and have launched a detailed investigation. Preliminary inquiries suggest that Balamurugan harbored suspicions that his wife was involved in an extra-marital affair, which allegedly drove him to commit this heinous act. This tragic incident highlights a disturbing trend of domestic violence escalating into public brutality, leaving the local community in a state of grief and disbelief.