Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Court Sentences Man to Life for 2018 Wife Murder
A man named Jeeru Venkata Ramana was sentenced to life in prison for killing his wife, Jeeru Ramanamma, in 2018.
The murder happened in their village after an argument.
Ramana had suspected his wife of being unfaithful and had been living separately from her for about a year.
On the day of the murder, Ramanamma had come home for her father-in-law's funeral.
They argued, and Ramana stabbed her with a knife, causing a fatal injury.
She died immediately.
After the crime, Ramana was arrested and released on bail but disappeared for five years.
He was later caught and brought to court.
The court found him guilty and sentenced him to life in prison with a fine.
Jeeru Venkata Ramana sentenced to life for murdering his wife, Jeeru Ramanamma, in 2018.
The murder occurred in Banam village, Srikakulam, following a domestic dispute over suspected infidelity.
Ramana had been living separately from his wife for nearly a year before the incident.
The couple argued on March 14, 2018, leading to Ramana fatally stabbing his wife with a knife.
Ramana was initially granted bail but absconded for five years before being arrested and sentenced.
- Who
- Jeeru Venkata Ramana (accused), Jeeru Ramanamma (victim)
- What
- Murder of wife following domestic dispute
- When
- March 14, 2018
- Where
- Banam village, Srikakulam
- Why
- Suspected infidelity and domestic dispute
Prosecution
Defense
Motive
Prosecution
The accused had a clear motive to eliminate his wife due to suspected infidelity and domestic dispute.
Defense
The defense did not provide a clear counterargument but focused on the possibility of reformation.
- Victim
- Jeeru Ramanamma
- Accused
- Jeeru Venkata Ramana
- Crime Date
- March 14, 2018
- Location
- Banam village, Srikakulam
- Sentence
- Life imprisonment
- Fine
- ₹2,000
- Charges
- Sections 302 and 498-A of IPC
