Telangana: Home guard killed by husband after 14 yrs of marriage

The couple had a love marriage in 2012 and they have three children.

Hyderabad: A 43-year-old female Home Guard was allegedly murdered by her husband in Nalgonda district of Telangana on Tuesday, November 10, police said.

The incident took place at the residential quarters when the accused (38) banged her head against the floor, resulting in her death on the spot, a police official said.

The couple had a love marriage in 2012 and they have three children.

The accused, a drunkard, used to frequently quarrel with his wife over family issues, the official said, based on preliminary investigation.

An argument broke out between the couple on Tuesday morning after their children had gone to school.

“During the argument, the woman fell from a cot and the accused sat on her. He twisted her neck and banged her head to the floor resulting in head injury and bleeding. She died on the spot,” the official further said.

Based on a complaint lodged by the brother of the deceased woman, a murder case was registered at Nalgonda 1 Town police station.

The accused is absconding and teams have been formed to nab him, the official said. Further investigation is on.