Nizamabad (Telangana) [India], September 18 (ANI): A man accused in the alleged murder of his wife was stabbed to death in broad daylight near RR X Roads in Telangana's Nizamabad while he was out on bail, police said.
According to the officials, the incident took place on Thursday evening. The deceased has been identified as Hari Babu, who is the prime accused in the killing of his wife, identified as Vaishnavi. He sustained bleeding injuries and died on the spot. The entire incident was captured on CCTV footage.
The accused has been identified as Santosh, brother of Vaishnavi, police said.
A police official earlier said, "Yesterday evening at around 5:30 PM, one person suddenly came from a car and attacked a man by stabbing him with a knife, and he died on the spot. The deceased has been identified as Haribabu."
After the incident, the police formed special teams to catch the accused. The police had previously suspected that someone from the deceased's family could be involved in the killing.
"The deceased had earlier killed his wife, Vaishnavi and had recently come out of jail. We suspect that his wife's family members may be involved in the matter. The incident happened when the victim was going to his corn shop, and the entire incident was captured on CCTV footage. We are investigating the matter, and the dead body has been shifted for PME," the official said.
After committing the crime, accused Santosh released a self-recorded video confessing to the murder. In the video, he claimed he killed Hari Babu to avenge his sister Vaishnavi’s death.
The deceased Hari Babu was earlier arrested for allegedly murdering his wife Vaishnavi a few months ago and had recently come out on bail. The accused Santosh is now in custody and an investigation is underway, police said.
Further details are awaited. (ANI)
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