Trichy: Police arrested a 30-year-old man on the outskirts of Trichy on Thursday for allegedly murdering his sister-in-law. The deceased has been identified as Rajalakshmi, 38, of Thalakudi.According to the Kollidam police, Balachandran murdered her owing to a long-standing property dispute. Balachandran and his brother Anburaj, 45, were residing in the same building at Thalakudi, on the ground floor and first floor respectively. Their mother, Saroja, was residing in a house behind their building.Police said Balachandran and Anburaj had issues over partitioning the property. Balachandran, who was said to be an alcoholic, had been fighting with Anburaj and his wife Rajalakshmi frequently but the issue had not been resolved.Around 5.30pm on Wednesday, an argument broke out between Balachandran and Rajalakshmi. In a fit of anger, Balachandran allegedly stabbed his sister-in-law with a knife several times. While Balachandran fled from the spot post the incident, Rajalakshmi was rushed to Srirangam Government Hospital where she was declared brought dead.The Kollidam police registered a case. A team of police personnel, who were deputed to nab the murderer, arrested Balachandran around 5am on Thursday.The accused was remanded in judicial custody.

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