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Jul 7, 2011
Man jailed for flouting protection order
By Elena Chong
Despite a personal protection order (PPO) obtained by his wife, an unemployed man breached it three times and acted violently towards her. -- PHOTO: BERITA HARIAN
DESPITE a personal protection order (PPO) obtained by his wife, an unemployed man breached it three times and acted violently towards her.
Two of them were committed when Muruka Vairamuthu (right) was out on court bail for an earlier breach, a Community Court heard.
Yesterday, the 48-year-old was jailed for nine months after admitting to three charges of breach of PPO and one of using criminal force on a public servant.
Three other charges were considered during sentencing.
One of the occasions took place on Jan 2 this year, after her birthday celebration with alcoholic drinks.
He punched his wife, Madam Gabrielle Ramalingam, 34, on the face several times while she was asleep.
He dragged her from the bed and choked her.
Read the full story in Friday's edition of The Straits Times.
