Woman and Lover Kill Husband, Dump Body in Well 30 Km Away in Karnataka — Used Chilli Powder to Blind Victim Before Strangling
Woman and Lover Kill Husband, Dump Body in Well 30 Km Away in Karnataka — Used Chilli Powder to Blind Victim Before Strangling
Sumangala threw chilli powder in her husband’s eyes, strangled him under her feet, and then disposed of the body in a remote well, police reveal
In a chilling crime that has sent shockwaves through Karnataka’s Tumakuru district, a woman named Sumangala has been arrested for allegedly murdering her husband with the help of her lover. The crime took place in Kadashettihalli village of Tiptur taluk and was uncovered during an investigation into a missing person complaint.
According to police sources, the victim, 50-year-old Shankaramurthy, lived alone at a farmhouse, while his wife worked as a cook at Kalpataru Girls Hostel in Tiptur. Sumangala was reportedly in an illicit relationship with a man named Nagaraju from Kardalusante village.
Investigators say the duo conspired to eliminate Shankaramurthy. On the day of the murder, Sumangala allegedly threw chilli powder into her husband’s eyes, assaulted him with a stick, and then fatally strangled him by pressing his neck with her feet. After committing the crime, they stuffed the body in a sack and transported it nearly 30 kilometers away, eventually dumping it in a well located in an agricultural field.
The Police Station initially registered a missing person’s case when Shankaramurthy could not be found. During a search of his residence, investigators discovered traces of chilli powder on his bed and signs of a struggle, raising suspicions of foul play.
Further investigation, including a review of Sumangala’s call records, revealed frequent communication with her lover and suspicious activity around the time of the incident. When confronted, Sumangala confessed to the murder and her role in the conspiracy.
Police have officially registered a case of murder and criminal conspiracy. The investigation is ongoing to determine the full extent of the involvement of her lover and to collect all supporting evidence.
