Lorry driver allegedly murdered by wife in Karimnagar

A 43-year-old lorry driver was allegedly murdered by his wife over a family dispute at Gattududdenapalli village in Karimnagar late on Monday night. Police said the woman allegedly attacked him with a brick. She later surrendered before the police.

Karimnagar: A man was murdered allegedly by his wife over family disputes at Gattududdenapalli village in Manakondur mandal late on Monday night. Police said Tappa Ramesh (43), a lorry driver, was bludgeoned to death by his wife Sumalatha around 1 am. Ramesh died on the spot after she allegedly struck his head with a brick. Neighbours discovered his body in a pool of blood early in the morning.

Ramesh picked up an argument with Sumalatha over a petty issue. He was attacked by Sumalatha for allegedly pestering her. He was reportedly harassing the woman after getting addicted to liquor for quite some time. He was operating an auto-rickshaw gifted by Sumalatha. It was learnt that Sumalatha surrendered herself before the police after killing Ramesh. Hailing from Godavarikhani, she had married Ramesh around 20 years ago. The couple has two daughters and a son.

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Following a complaint received from Ramesh’s parents, a case has been registered against Sumalatha. Investigations have been launched.