Andhra Pradesh shocker: Lover lured to pond, beaten to death; husband, wife arrested
Police in Andhra Pradesh have arrested a husband and wife for orchestrating the murder of a man involved in an extramarital affair with the wife. The suspects allegedly hired others to beat the victim to death and dispose of his body in a canal.
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This report covers a violent crime incident, reflecting local law enforcement activities and social issues in the region.
ELURU: Police have arrested a husband and wife accused of masterminding the murder of Thumula Lakshmana, 37, under Bhimadolu police station limits. Bhimadolu Circle Inspector P. Krishna arrested Mamidi Gouri Shankar and his wife, Mamidi Lakshmi Durga, on Thursday.According to the police investigation, Lakshmana, a native of Ramabhadrapuram village in Vizianagaram district, had allegedly been in an extramarital relationship with Lakshmi Durga, who hailed from the same village. Disputes reportedly arose between Lakshmi Durga and her husband over the relationship, following which she moved to her parents’ house.Police said Gouri Shankar allegedly conspired with his wife and her brother, Varri Narasimha, to eliminate Lakshmana. The investigation revealed that the accused had allegedly paid supari to others to execute the murder.Investigators also found that Gouri Shankar had transferred a total of Rs 1.79 lakh to various bank accounts on the instructions of his brother-in-law, Narasimha.
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