Man allegedly kills wife over Talliki Vandanam money in Annamayya district
A 28-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband in Andhra Pradesh following a dispute over money received from a government welfare scheme. The suspect is currently absconding, and police have launched an investigation.
Why it matters
The incident highlights domestic violence issues linked to financial disputes over government welfare programs.
Money meant to help a mother educate her children allegedly led to her killing in Annamayya district of Andhra Pradesh, leaving two children motherless and a village in shock.
Padmavathi (28), a resident of Kothapalli village near Rapurivaripalli panchayat in Pedda Thippa Samudram mandal, was allegedly murdered by her husband, Suresh, on Thursday (July 23, 2026) night after a quarrel over money received under the State’s Talliki Vandanam scheme.
According to Padmavathi’s mother, Kalavathi, Suresh (34) had been asking her to hand over the money. When she refused, he allegedly assaulted her and slit her throat.
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