Woman, lover arrested for killing husband in Bengaluru: Report

A woman and her lover have been arrested in Bengaluru for killing her husband with a wooden log.

Published on: Oct 29, 2022, 15:25:12 IST

By Yamini C S

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A 21-year-old woman has been arrested in Bengaluru, along with her lover, in her husband's murder case. The man was said to have been attacked with a wooden log. The deceased has been identified as Chandrashekhar (39) who reportedly worked as a weaver. The accused, Shwetha, did not want to get married to him as he was 18 years older than her, The New Indian Express reported.

The woman had been in a relationship with the co-accused before her marriage. (Reuters)

Chandrashekhar was Shwetha's uncle (her mother's brother), as per the report,. She however, was in love with Suresh, her college senior, even before her marriage.

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After the murder, Shwetha had blamed Lokesh - another relative - for the killing. However, she could not provide a proof. Shwetha had registered a complaint earlier against Lokesh in Andhra Pradesh's Hindupur for allegedly stalking her. She had even physically assaulted him with her slippers outside a police station, the report added.

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Meanwhile. Shwetha and Suresh used a wooden log to attack Chandrashekhar. Shwetha also instructed Suresh to stab her husband's private parts with a knife. She then pegged the murder on Lokesh. Police suspected foul play and upon examining her phone, found that she had sent the location of her house to Suresh.

Cops took him into custody from Penugonda in Andhra Pradesh. Further investigation is underway.

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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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