Malappuram man arrested for slashing estranged wife with knife

Pothukal police arrested 46-year-old Radhakrishnan, also known as Biju, for allegedly attacking his estranged wife Vinitha at her house. Police said he barged in, argued with her, beat her and slashed her face and right shoulder with a knife. Vinitha suffered serious injuries and was taken to Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. Radhakrishnan was remanded in custody.