Both the accused and the victim are undergoing treatment at the state-run Medical College hospital here.
According to police, Remya lives with her mother and grandmother in the state capital city and has allegedly been in a relationship with Deepak for a while.
This morning, the man came to meet the woman in front of her house where they spoke for a while.
Soon, the woman was seen running towards her house but Deepak grabbed her, took out a knife and stabbed her a few times.
As the locals rushed to her aid, the man turned the knife on himself.
On being informed, the police arrived and rushed the two to a hospital where the woman’s condition is stated to be critical.
The man is reportedly out of danger.
The police have registered a case and launched a probe to ascertain the reason behind the stabbing.
Remya works as a sales lady in a supermarket.
Further details are awaited.
–Ajit Weekly News
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