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Hyderabad Woman Sentenced to Life for Husband’s Murder
A court sentenced a woman named Vijayalakshmi to life in prison.
She was found guilty of killing her husband, Murali.
The killing happened on March 15, 2021.
Police said Murali was sleeping when she hit him with a pestle.
He suffered serious injuries and died.
The couple had often argued.
Their disagreements increased after Murali broke his leg and could no longer work.
The court also ordered her to pay a fine of ₹6,000.
A District Principal Court sentenced Vijayalakshmi to life imprisonment for murdering her husband.
The court also imposed a fine of ₹6,000.
The killing occurred on March 15, 2021, at the couple’s home.
Police said Vijayalakshmi attacked Murali with a pestle while he slept.
Frequent disputes had led to police counselling and mediation by village elders.
- Who
- Vijayalakshmi was sentenced for murdering her husband, Murali.
- What
- A District Principal Court imposed life imprisonment and a ₹6,000 fine for the murder.
- Where
- The case was registered at Manoharabad police station, and the trial was handled by the District Principal Court.
- When
- The killing occurred on March 15, 2021; the sentencing date was not specified.
- Why
- The articles describe frequent marital disputes, which intensified after Murali broke his leg and could not work.
Key facts
- Sentence
- Life imprisonment
- Fine
- ₹6,000
- Date of killing
- March 15, 2021
- Weapon
- Pestle
- Police station
- Manoharabad police station
- Investigation
- Registered by then Sub-Inspector Raju after a family complaint
- Family
- Murali and Vijayalakshmi had been married for 22 years and had two children










