Police in Andhra Pradesh have arrested a woman and her partner for the murder of her husband after investigators uncovered a planned crime involving drugged food and suffocation.
According to police, Lakshmi Madhuri mixed sleeping pills into biryani prepared for her husband, Lokam Shivanagaraju, at their home. Police said the food was spiked to render him unconscious.
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Investigators stated that after Shivanagaraju fell asleep, Madhuri contacted her partner, identified as Gopi, and asked him to come to the house. The two allegedly suffocated him with a pillow, according to police findings.
The death was initially described as natural to neighbours and relatives. However, suspicion arose after injuries were noticed during funeral preparations.
Police said a post-mortem examination confirmed death due to suffocation. Both Madhuri and Gopi were arrested soon after. Police said Madhuri confessed during questioning.
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