Ex-Serviceman Murders Wife, Boils Remains
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Synopsis
In a horrifying case from Hyderabad, an ex-serviceman killed his wife, dismembered her body, and boiled the parts in a pressure cooker. The investigation revealed ongoing domestic disputes leading to the tragic crime. Law enforcement is actively searching for the victim's remains.
Key Takeaways
- Horrific murder committed by a former serviceman.
- Body dismembered and boiled in a pressure cooker.
- Victim's remains were disposed of in a lake.
- Investigation revealed frequent marital disputes.
- The accused attempted to mislead authorities.
Hyderabad, Jan 22 (NationPress) In a shocking incident, a former serviceman took the life of his 35-year-old wife, dismembered her body, and boiled the parts in a pressure cooker. This gruesome act was uncovered in Meerpet, located in the Rangareddy district on the outskirts of Hyderabad, on Wednesday.
As per police reports, Guru Murthy filed a missing person complaint regarding his wife, Venkata Madhavi, at the Meerpet Police Station under the Rachakonda Police Commissionerate on January 18.
Authorities registered the case and initiated an investigation. They discovered that the couple had been involved in frequent disputes in recent days.
During the inquiry, police interrogated Guru Murthy, who admitted to the horrific act, providing disturbing details.
The suspect revealed that he had killed his wife, dismembered her body, and boiled the pieces in a pressure cooker.
He later discarded the cooked body parts into a lake in Jillelaguda.
The police documented his confession and started gathering evidence, intensifying the search for the victim’s remains in the lake. Guru Murthy, an Army veteran who had retired and was employed as a security guard at DRDO in Kanchan Bagh on an outsourcing contract, had been married to Madhavi for approximately 13 years.
The couple had two children. Following the murder, the accused went to the Meerpet Police Station accompanied by Madhavi's parents, attempting to divert suspicion.
Law enforcement stated that the investigation was ongoing, and they would disclose further details soon.
In a related incident in Mumbai in 2023, a 32-year-old woman was killed by her 56-year-old live-in partner. The perpetrator dismembered the body using a tree cutter, boiled the remains to eliminate the foul odor, and subsequently placed them in plastic bags for disposal.
