Kerala woman cop hacked to death by estranged husband

A female police officer was hacked to death by her husband in Kerala’s Kannur district on Thursday evening.
The deceased, identified as Divyasree, was a Civil Police Officer (CPO) at the Chandera Police Station, in Kasargod district.
Divyasree and her husband, Rajesh, were separated due to a family feud and she was living at her parents’ place, said sources in the police.
According to the police, Rajesh went to her home at around 5.45 pm and began attacking her. He also poured petrol on her and set her on fire. Divyasree’s father Vasu, who tried to stop Rajesh’s attack on Divyasree, also suffered serious injuries.
Divyasree and Vasu both were rushed to the hospital, but Divyasree died enroute. Vasu is said to be in a critical condition at Pariyaram Government Medical College Hospital.
Rajesh, who fled the scene of crime after the attack, was taken into custody by the police from Kannur town.
The police said Rajesh’s interrogation was in progress at Payyanur police station and his arrest would be recorded later. The police have registered a case against Rajesh under various relevant sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, charging him with trespassing, attempted murder and murder. As per the FIR, Rajesh forcefully entered Divyasree’s house and attacked her.