Woman kills husband for ₹8 crore assets in Karnataka, arrested with two accomplices: Report

Karnataka police solve murder of Telangana businessman Ramesh, uncovering plot by his wife Niharika and accomplices to claim ₹8 crore assets.

Published on: Oct 28, 2024, 19:30:12 IST

By Yamini C S

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In a horrifying development, the Karnataka police have solved the murder of a Telangana businessman, Ramesh, whose charred remains were discovered in a coffee estate in Kodagu. The investigation led to the arrest of his second wife, Niharika P, 29, and two accomplices, motivated by a desire to claim Ramesh's assets worth around ₹8 crore, The Indian Express reported.

Disputes erupted between Niharika and Ramesh when he refused her demand for ₹8 crore. (File Photo)

Ramesh, 54, was reported missing on October 8, prompting police to investigate after his body was found. Four special teams, consisting of 16 officers, were formed to track down leads. They analysed extensive CCTV footage and vehicle data from surrounding areas, eventually identifying a red Benz registered to Ramesh, the report stated.

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Collaboration with Telangana police uncovered Ramesh’s background and personal relationships, leading to suspicion around Niharika, Dr. Nikhil, a veterinarian, and Ankur Rana. Upon her arrest, Niharika confessed to the crime, the publication noted.

Niharika, originally from Mongeer Nagar, faced a tumultuous life marked by early marriage and a financial scam that led to her arrest in Haryana. After serving time, she married Ramesh in 2018, who financed her lavish lifestyle. However, disputes erupted when he refused her demand for ₹8 crore. Driven by resentment, Niharika, with Ankur's help, plotted Ramesh's murder, allegedly luring him to Uppal, Hyderabad, on October 1, where he was strangled, the report added.

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They then transported Ramesh’s body approximately 840 km to Kodagu, concealed it in a coffee plantation, and set it ablaze to destroy evidence. In a chilling twist, Niharika even filed a missing person report for Ramesh. As investigations continue, authorities are also probing Ankur's potential involvement in other suspicious cases, including his wife’s disappearance, hinting at a broader criminal pattern, the publication further stated.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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