Wife commites suicide after Christian husband tortures for worshipping Hindu gods

Antony Joseph, a lift operator in a jewelry shop has been arrested on the charge of abetting the suicide of his Hindu wife Preethi (name changed). Antony had allegedly tortured his wife for worshipping Hindu Gods, which led her to the drastic step. Sources state that a city court has quashed his bail plea.

According to Preethi’s father Thiyagarajan, Antony was against Hindu way of worship and often tortured her for this, even though the wedding was conducted in accordance with both faiths, in 2007. Preethi was found hanging in the couple’s residence in Saligramam on October 22. Jospeh has been arrested, following the registration of a case under section 306 (abetting the commission of suicide).

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