Hyderabad: A techie murder in Vanasthalipuram was reported on Wednesday after a 30-year-old software professional was allegedly killed by her former husband at her residence in Green City Colony.
Police identified the victim as Sunitha. According to preliminary investigation, the accused, Mahesh, entered her house armed with knives and petrol. He then attacked her and allegedly struck her with a flower pot, leading to fatal injuries. Subsequently, local residents alerted authorities.
Police probe techie murder in Vanasthalipuram
Investigators said Sunitha had recently divorced Mahesh and remarried. However, officials have not disclosed further details regarding the sequence of events prior to the assault. Police took the accused into custody soon after the incident.
A case has been registered, and officers have begun collecting evidence from the scene. They are examining the circumstances leading to the attack and verifying statements from witnesses. Meanwhile, the body was shifted for post-mortem examination as part of standard procedure.
Police stated that further details would emerge after the investigation progresses. The accused remains in custody.