Chennai: In a major breakthrough, the man suspected to have murdered a 24-year-old woman IT professional here last week was arrested in Tirunelveli district on Friday night, police said.
After stalking her for months, the suspect allegedly murdered S Swathi using a sickle on June 24.
Ram Kumar, an engineering graduate, was arrested in Tirunelveli. Kumar, a native of Shencottah near Tirunelveli, was staying in Choolaimedu area in the city where Swathi had resided for quite some time.
Kumar was taken to a hospital for treatment after he allegedly attempted to commit suicide, police said.
The motive of the killing is being investigated and other probe-related details in the case are being awaited, police said.
Swathi, employed with software giant Infosys, was found dead with cut injuries on her face and neck around 6.30am on a platform at the Nungambakkam railway station on June 24.
(with agency inputs)
