Man kills wife, injures mother-in-law in pestle attack in Sangareddy

When Kavitha, the suspect's mother tried to save her daughter, Ramesh attacked her as well, causing grievous injuries to both of them

Sangareddy: A man attacked his wife and mother-in-law with a pestle at Pedda Kanjerla village in Patancheru mandal on Monday. While the wife, Prameela (25), died on the spot, her mother Kavitha sustained serious injuries.

According to the police, Prameela was staying with her mother following serious differences with her husband Ramesh (32) for the last few months. However, he came to Kavitha’s house on Monday and picked up an argument with Prameela. He then attacked his wife with a pestle. When Kavitha tried to save her daughter, Ramesh attacked her as well, causing grievous injuries to both of them. Kavitha was shifted to the government hospital in Sangareddy for treatment. Her condition was stated to be critical.

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The police have registered a case. Investigation is on.