The family of a pregnant woman who was found charred to death at her husband’s house in Varandappilly on Wednesday has accused the husband. According to her family, the deceased, Archana, endured severe mental and physical abuse in her matrimonial home. She claims her husband Sharon murdered her.
The body of nearly 20-year-old Archana was found in a drainage canal behind her husband’s house in Mattumala around 4 pm on Wednesday. Varandarappilly police have taken Sharon into custody on charges of abetment of suicide.
The couple entered into a loving marriage just seven months ago. Since then, Archana has not been allowed to contact her family, her father Haridas said. According to the family, Sharon was deeply suspicious of Archana and even banned her from using her phone.
Archana’s brother Anu narrated that Sharon once beat her outside Alagappa Nagar Polytechnic. When confronted about the incident, Sharon reportedly replied that he allegedly killed her and that no one should dare question him. The family is now demanding a thorough investigation into Archana’s death and insisting that the role of Sharon and his family be thoroughly investigated.
Mr Haridas said he always told his daughter to come home if she faced any hardship, but Sharon’s cruelty scared her.
The couple met when Sharon’s family lived in a rented house near Archana’s home.
Sharon had previously been accused in a cannabis case, Mr Haridas said, adding that he had warned his daughter against the relationship.
Published – 27 Nov 2025 20:38 IST
