Coimbatore: Unable to bear the death of his wife who committed self-immolation over a domestic quarrel, a 30-year-old man allegedly ended his life here today, police said.
Manikandan and Chitra (26), who got married 18 months ago after being in love, had a quarrel two days ago following which the woman doused herself in kerosene and set herself afire, they said.
Though Manikandan along with his neighbours admitted her to a government hospital, she died late last night.
Manikandan was found hanging from a tree near the hospital, they said, adding that preliminary investigation showed he had taken the extreme step as he was upset over his wife's death.
Manikandan and Chitra (26), who got married 18 months ago after being in love, had a quarrel two days ago following which the woman doused herself in kerosene and set herself afire, they said.
Though Manikandan along with his neighbours admitted her to a government hospital, she died late last night.
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