According to the prosecution, Pandurangan, a farmer in Kaduveli village in the district, had a land dispute with some of his relatives, following which it was decided to survey the land.
After the survey on February 20, 2015, an altercation broke out between Pandurangan's wife Usharani (45) and their relatives.
Some of the members attacked Pandurangan, Usharani and their son Mahendaran with a sickle.
Usharani died on the spot and police registered a murder case and arrested six persons, including the woman.