A 26-year-old woman from Odisha was allegedly strangled to death by her husband at a brick kiln near Kongarakalan in Adibatla on Thursday. The couple had arrived in Hyderabad just four days ago with their three children. Police have launched an investigation.
Published Date – 12 November 2026, 07:38 PM
Hyderabad: A domestic dispute turned fatal after a man allegedly strangled his wife to death with a dupatta at their house near Kongarakalan in Adibatla on Thursday.
The incident occurred at a brick kiln, where the victim, identified as Unnithi Kumari (26), who belonged to Odisha, had arrived in Hyderabad with her husband, Ghanshyam, just four days ago in search of a livelihood.
According to preliminary information, an argument broke out between the couple, during which the husband allegedly strangled her with her chunni.
Police suspect a domestic dispute to be the reason behind the murder.
The incident has left the couple’s three young children in a distressing situation, with their mother dead and their father allegedly involved in the crime.
The Adibatla police reached the spot and took up an investigation.
Further details, including the exact motive behind the murder, are yet to be established.
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