A shocking crime has shaken Kerala after a man hacked his wife to death and confessed to the murder on Facebook Live. The incident took place in Punalur, Kollam, on Monday morning. The victim, Shalini, 39, worked as a private school teacher and was a resident of Valacode. Police confirmed that marital disputes and suspicion led to the attack. The Kerala man hacked his wife to death in their home before going online to admit his crime.
The accused, Isaac, 42, attacked Shalini with a sharp weapon around 6 a.m. Neighbors reported hearing screams, and by the time help arrived, Shalini had collapsed from severe injuries. Soon after, Isaac recorded a Facebook Live video where he openly confessed to the murder and described his reasons. In the video, he admitted that frequent quarrels and doubts about his wife’s character pushed him to commit the act. The Kerala man confessed to his wife’s murder in front of shocked viewers before later surrendering to the police.
Police rushed to the scene after receiving calls from locals. Officers took the body for postmortem and began a detailed investigation. Isaac was taken into custody and questioned about the crime. Officials confirmed that he acted alone and there was no external involvement.
The murder has sparked outrage in Kerala, with many expressing shock at the use of social media to broadcast such a violent confession. Experts and activists called the act disturbing and highlighted the urgent need for stronger awareness about domestic violence. They stressed that marital disputes should be addressed through counseling, not violence.
Shalini’s death has left her family, students, and community in grief. The case continues to draw attention as police prepare to file charges under murder and cyber misuse provisions.
