Chennai, Sept 30:
An eight-year-old boy was allegedly strangled to death by his mother’s partner in Koyambedu, reportedly after the child became an obstacle to their relationship.
Police said the woman was in a relationship with a man identified as Tamilselvan. The boy, Tarun, was allegedly killed by Tamilselvan.
Koyambedu police rushed to the spot after receiving information and recovered the boy’s body. It was sent to Kilpauk Government Hospital for post-mortem examination.
Police have registered a case and are questioning Tamilselvan to establish the circumstances and motive behind the killing.