Women in Sangareddy district have raised concerns over the rise of belt shops in villages, alleging that round-the-clock liquor sales are leading to harassment, domestic violence and hardship for families. Complaints were also made about the reopening of shops despite earlier closures
A man was murdered by his wife in Mandamarri town, Mancherial district, after allegedly forcing her into prostitution. Police said Moin (42) was stabbed by his wife Avanthi, who later surrendered and admitted to the crime.
A 23-year-old man from Gauthamnagar, Balanagar, died by suicide after a domestic argument with his wife over liquor consumption. Police said the man took his life by hanging himself from a ceiling fan after being refused money for alcohol.
According to the police, the accused Karthik Reddy (26) was reportedly addicted to liquor. He used to pick up arguments with his parents asking for a share in their property to meet his expenses
