Husnabad: Man kills wife for 100 rupees

Husnabad: Can you believe a person can murder his own wife just for the sake of meagre 100 rupees? If your answer is no, then you must be acquainted with this happening. A man in his mid thirties had a clash with his wife for 100 rupees, which ultimately made him to take her life. This hideous incident took place at Akkannapet of Husnabad mandal in Karimnagar district, on Tuesday night.

Konduri Srinivas originally hails from Dulimetta village in Warangal district. He has been married for last seven years with his maternal uncle's daughter, Renuka. They were blessed with a boy, who is aged about 6 years now. They used to live in Hyderabad and have been working as casual labors. For last four years they have been residing at Renuka's maternal house in Akkannapet. Srinivas got addicted to cheap liquor. Everyday, concerning money to consume liquor he used to have words with his wife. She used to run the family, somehow with her daily wages.

On Tuesdaynight there was a big argument between the duo, which ultimately led to her murder. He allegedly called her into a room and killed her with the help of her own saree. Later, he tried to show the murder as suicide. He lit fire on her dead body and went out. When the neighbors saw the huge flames coming out from the room, they alerted the police. Later, the villagers performed the last rites. The accused has been arrested by the police.