Date:12/09/2006 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2006/09/12/stories/2006091209420300.htm

Andhra Pradesh - Anantapur

Man killed, buried in house

Staff Reporter

ANANTAPUR: In a barbaric action a woman allegedly killed her husband with the help of her lover and buried the body in her house itself 13 days ago. The crime came to light on Sunday during police investigation.

According to the police, Narasimha Reddy (40) and Padmavathi were married for 14 years and living in Rayalacheruvu village of Yadiki mandal. She allegedly developed an extra-marital affair with one Mahabub Basha of the village recently. Her husband used to question her fidelity and there used to be a quarrel between them.

The woman hatched a plan to get rid of her husband with the help of her lover and the two allegedly killed Narasimha Reddy on August 29 and buried the body in her house itself. She told the relatives and neighbours that her husband had gone in search of a job.