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In Krishnagiri, India, Dandapani, a 50-year-old man, received a triple life sentence for the murders of his 28-year-old son, Subhash, and his own mother, Kannammal, in April 2023. The motive was Dandapani’s disapproval of Subhash’s marriage to Anusuya, a Dalit woman. Dandapani invited the couple to his mother’s home under false pretenses of reconciliation, then attacked them in the early morning hours. Subhash was killed, and Kannammal died while trying to protect the couple. Anusuya survived by feigning death. Dandapani was arrested after attempting suicide. In addition to the life sentences, he received a 10-year term for attempted murder and fines.

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Krishnagiri Man Sentenced to Triple Life Term for Honor Killing

Krishnagiri, India – November 14, 2025 – The Principal District and Sessions Court in Krishnagiri delivered a landmark verdict today, sentencing 50-year-old Dandapani to a triple life term for the brutal murders of his son, D. Subhash, and his own mother, Kannammal. The killings, which occurred in April 2023, were sparked by Dandapani’s outrage over his son’s marriage to Anusuya, a 25-year-old woman from the Adidravidar (Dalit) caste.

The court found Dandapani guilty of murdering his 28-year-old son, Subhash, and his 65-year-old mother, Kannammal, who was killed while trying to defend the couple. Anusuya survived the attack by pretending to be dead.

According to court documents, Subhash, who belonged to a Most Backward Community, married Anusuya in March 2023, after a period of courtship. The marriage was met with fierce opposition from Dandapani, who was unaware of Anusuya’s caste until their relationship became serious.

Dandapani lured the couple to his mother’s home under the guise of reconciliation on Tamil New Year’s Day. In the early hours of the morning, he attacked Subhash with a hammer and then turned on Anusuya with a sickle. Kannammal intervened and was fatally wounded.

Judge V.R. Latha, presiding over the case, sentenced Dandapani to triple life imprisonment for the murders, as well as a 10-year term for attempted murder under Section 307 of the IPC. He was also fined ₹8,000. All sentences will run concurrently. The verdict marks a stern message against caste-based violence and “honor killings” within India.

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