Search for man who attacked his estranged wife in Kanchipuram

Police are searching for a man who attacked his estranged wife with a knife in Kanchipuram on Monday.

Police identified the victim as Dillirani, 33, a Grade-I constable of Vishukanchi police station. She married Meghanathan 10 years ago and the couple had two children. They separated six months ago and she had filed for divorce in a Kanchipuram court.

On Monday afternoon, Meghanathan ambushed Ms Dillirani on Salai Street and attacked her with a knife. He then fled. Ms Dillirani, whose left hand was injured, was taken to the Government Hospital in Kancheepuram. After initial treatment, she was shifted to the Government Stanley Hospital for further treatment.