Woman shot dead by husband in Malkajgiri

Hyderabad: In a shocking incident, a 30-year-old woman was allegedly shot dead by her husband at their house at Maruti Nagar in Malkajgiri on Wednesday. The suspect, Arun Kumar, a real estate businessman, who had recently secured bail in an illegal firearm possession case, is currently absconding. Police strongly suspect the murder was pre-planned.

According to police, Arun Kumar and his wife Nisha Rani had been having frequent disputes for several months. About a month ago, Nisha, who had been staying with her paternal uncle following frequent disputes with her husband, was reportedly persuaded by Arun to return home.

Police said that around 4.30 am on Wednesday, an argument allegedly broke out between the couple inside their residence. During the confrontation, Nisha reportedly called out to her mother-in-law, Laxmamma, who lives on the ground floor of the same building. Laxmamma told police that she heard her daughter-in-law screaming and calling for help. As she rushed upstairs, she heard loud gunshots.

By the time she reached the room, Nisha was lying in a pool of blood with a blanket partially covering her body. Nearby residents who heard the gunshots quickly alerted the police.

During the initial investigation, police recovered three used cartridge shells from the spot.

Malkajgiri ACP Yadagiri Reddy said the suspect allegedly fired three shots at Nisha before fleeing. Police suspect the weapon used in the crime may be a country-made firearm procured through contacts in the Old City, possibly sourced from Bihar. Police added Arun was previously married to Nisha’s elder sister, which ended in divorce following persistent disputes.