Father arrested for murdering infant daughter in Erode

A 35-year-old man, Kumar, was arrested in Erode for allegedly killing his one-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Deepasri. The incident occurred while his wife, Pandiselvi, took their son to the hospital on March 15. Kumar informed Pandiselvi that Deepasri had fallen unconscious and needed medical attention. However, when they arrived at the hospital, she was declared dead. Pandiselvi suspected foul play and contacted the police. Investigations revealed that Kumar had killed Deepasri out of jealousy regarding his wife's fidelity. He was charged with murder and has been sent to Coimbatore Central Prison.