Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], December 15 (ANI): Kerala Police on Thursday took into custody a man accused of killing his live-in partner in broad daylight in Kerala capital Thiruvananthapuram.

Rajesh, the accused, allegedly attacked his partner Sindu with a machete, a sword-like weapon, on Thursday morning.

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The victim was rushed to the hospital but was declared brought dead.

"The victim and the accused were living together for the past two years. Initial investigation suggests that a brawl escalated into a physical fight between the two. We have taken the accused into questioning," the police said.

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An investigation into this matter is underway.

Further information is awaited. (ANI)

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