District police have arrested a woman and her lover for the murder of her husband in Kuppam, exposing a crime driven by an illicit relationship.
The victim, Balaraju, lived with his wife Surya in Mothachen village under Kuppam Urban Police Station limits. Police revealed that Surya was involved in an affair with Tirupati, which had led to frequent disputes within the family after Balaraju discovered the relationship and urged her to end it.
According to investigators, the duo planned the murder in advance. On the night of March 12, they allegedly stabbed Balaraju to death while he was asleep and later fled the scene.
Following a complaint from the victim’s family, police registered a case and launched an investigation. Acting under the direction of District SP Tushar Dudi and supervision of Kuppam Sub-Division DSP Parthasaradhi, Inspector Shankaraiah and his team conducted a detailed probe.
The investigation confirmed the involvement of Surya and Tirupati, leading to their arrest. Both accused have been remanded to judicial custody.
