In a shocking crime that has rattled Hyderabad, a woman and her paramour have been arrested for the brutal murder of her husband. The incident, which took place in the Neredmet area under the Rachakonda police commissionerate, was driven by a clandestine extramarital affair. The police cracked the case using technical evidence, leading to the arrest of the two accused.
The Gruesome Discovery and Initial Investigation
The case came to light on March 9, 2024, when the body of Bandi Srisailam, a 38-year-old painter, was discovered. He had been missing since March 7. His wife, Bandi Swathi (30), initially filed a missing person's report at the Neredmet police station. She claimed her husband had left home after an argument and never returned.
However, police suspicions were aroused due to inconsistencies in Swathi's statements. A thorough investigation was launched. The breakthrough came when technical teams analyzed call detail records (CDR) and mobile tower locations. This digital trail pointed investigators towards Swathi's alleged lover, Kunchala Shiva Kumar (32), a daily wage labourer from the same locality.
The Plot and the Murder
During interrogation, the accused confessed to the heinous crime. The police revealed that Swathi and Shiva Kumar were involved in an extramarital affair. Srisailam, the husband, had grown suspicious of their relationship. His increasing doubts and confrontations about the affair allegedly prompted the duo to plot his murder to continue their relationship without obstruction.
On the fateful day of March 7, the plan was executed. Shiva Kumar reportedly attacked Srisailam with a wooden stick. The assault was brutal and fatal. After committing the murder, the accused disposed of the body to conceal their crime. The police have recovered the murder weapon—the wooden stick—based on the confessions of the accused.
Police Action and Legal Consequences
The Rachakonda police have registered a case and arrested both Bandi Swathi and Kunchala Shiva Kumar. They have been charged under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code for murder and conspiracy. The police credited the use of technical evidence and forensic analysis for the swift resolution of the case, which initially seemed like a simple missing person report.
This tragic incident highlights the extreme and violent outcomes that can arise from personal disputes and illicit relationships. It also underscores the effectiveness of modern investigative techniques in uncovering the truth behind seemingly straightforward cases. The local community in Neredmet has been left in a state of shock over the gruesome details emerging from the investigation.
