Chikkamagaluru: A 26-year-old man killed his 24-year-old wife in Chikkamagaluru on Wednesday. Avinash killed his wife, Keerthi, over a family dispute by stabbing her at least six times, police said.Police said Avinash and Keerthi were in love and married four years ago despite opposition from their families. The couple had a girl child. They had no proper understanding and often indulged in fights, police said. Chikkamagaluru rural inspector of police Sachin said that both were Tamilians and had settled in Chikkamagaluru Handpost.It was a love marriage, and the family members of the woman did not accept them, police said. A few days ago, the woman attended a marriage ceremony, which the husband opposed. There was an fight between the couple, and the husband allegedly stabbed the wife in her chest and escaped, said the officer.Superintendent of police Vikram Amathe said the accused is absconding, and three teams have been formed to nab the suspect.
