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News18
3 days ago
- News18
Angered By Her 'Most Hated Person' WhatsApp Status, Ex-Lover Kills Malayali Student In TN
Last Updated: According to reports, Praveen Kumar visited Ashvika's home after 9:30 am on Monday and, following an argument, stabbed her in the neck, chest and back In a tragic incident in Tamil Nadu's Vadugapalayam, a 19-year-old Malayali student was stabbed to death by a young man after she refused his romantic advances. The victim Ashvika was a second-year Computer Science student at a private college at Malumichampatti near Coimbatore. Ashvika belonged to a Malayali family residing in Ponmuthu Nagar near Pollachi. The accused, Praveen Kumar, hailing from Anna Nagar, Udumalpet Road, was employed at a private money transfer firm. Kumar, who had once lived near Ashvika's home for about five years, had become acquainted with her during that period. Despite moving to Anna Nagar, he continued to harass Ashvika through frequent phone calls. According to The Hindu, the police stated that Ashvika was alone at home when the incident occurred, as her younger sister was at school and her parents had left for work at 9:30 am. Her father, Kannan, came back with a relative around 12.30 p.m. to collect a two-wheeler. Despite calling out to his daughter, he received no answer and found her unconscious, suffering from severe bleeding injuries near the pooja hall. According to reports, Kannan immediately informed his wife and rushed the girl to the District Headquarters Hospital in Pollachi. Unfortunately, doctors pronounced her dead on arrival. The police stated that a Kumar had expressed his romantic interest in the girl, which she did not reciprocate. Despite her lack of interest, Kumar persisted in his unrequited love. As per a Times of India report, police stated that Ashvika had shared an animated image with the caption 'Most hated person" on Instagram and used it as her WhatsApp status on Monday. This reportedly enraged Kumar. The Hindu reported. Praveen Kumar fled the scene but later surrendered to the Pollachi west police, where he was subsequently arrested. According to the report, he was shifted to Pollachi taluk station as the crime took place in its jurisdiction. Shristi Singh, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Pollachi Sub-Division, said the police were questioning the accused over the murder and his arrest would be recorded. Ashvika's body was handed over to her family after a post-mortem at a government hospital. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: June 03, 2025, 11:01 IST
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
College woman murdered by estranged lover near Pollachi
COIMBATORE: A 19-year-old woman, who was a second year BSc (IT) student at a private college, was murdered by her estranged lover at her residence in Vadugapalayam near Pollachi on Monday. Later, he surrendered before police. The murdered woman has been identified as K Ashvika, 19, of Ponmuthu Nagar in Vadugapalayam. She was studying in a private college in Malumichampatti. She was murdered by R Praveenkumar, 25, of Annamalai Nagar in Pollachi who worked as a collection agent at a private finance firm in Pollachi. Earlier, he lived in Vadugapalayam with his family where he fell in love with Ashvika two years ago. Both families discussed the possibility of their marriage. Meanwhile, Ashvika used to keep photographs taken with her college friends as her WhatsApp status. Praveenkumar advised her not to keep photos of male students in the college as WhatsApp status. However, she continued to do so. Two months ago, she took a photo with her close relative's son and kept it as her WhatsApp status. Praveenkumar became angry on seeing the photo and complained about it to Ashvika's parents. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Artrose? Esta joelheira biônica pode ajudar a renovar seu joelho LegFix Undo Her parents advised him to end the relationship since they didn't like him suspecting their daughter and harassing her mentally. The relationship ended two months ago. Police said Ashvika posted an animated photo with the caption 'Most hated person' on her Instagram page and kept it as her WhatsApp status on Monday. Praveenkumar saw the animated photo on social media and became furious. He went to her residence when she was alone and argued with her. Later, he assaulted her with a penknife on her neck. When the penknife broke, he took a knife from the kitchen and stabbed her in three places. When she fell unconscious, he fled the scene and surrendered before the Pollachi West police. Her father, Kannan, returned home around 12.30 pm and found his daughter lying unconscious with severe bleeding injuries. He took her to Pollachi Govt Hospital, where doctors declared her dead. The police registered a case against Praveenkumar and remanded him in judicial custody.
