Newlywed woman, mother suspected of conspiring to kill husband, lover absconding
The case has sparked shock across the state for its disturbing twists: Tejeshwar's family alleges both his wife Aishwarya and her mother Sujata were romantically involved with the same man, a Kurnool-based bank employee, who is also a prime suspect and believed to have hired contract killers to murder Tejeshwar.According to sources, the wedding between Aishwarya and Tejeshwar took place on May 18, 2025, just three months after their engagement. But days before her engagement, Aishwarya went missing, allegedly eloping with the bank employee. She returned after a few days, claiming she had only visited a friend due to family pressure over dowry. Despite initial hesitation, the wedding went ahead.advertisementHowever, Tejeshwar grew suspicious soon after. Tejeshwar's family said he noticed Aishwarya frequently talking on the phone and distancing herself emotionally. Call data records later showed over 2,000 calls between Aishwarya and the bank employee even after the wedding.Sources close to the investigation suspect the murder was motivated by Tejeshwar's property and assets, and his objections to his wife's continued affair. His family alleges that the bank employee arranged for hired killers and even sent his own driver with them. The killers pretended to need a land survey for 10 acres, took Tejeshwar in a vehicle, and murdered him en route.Both Aishwarya and Sujata have reportedly confessed to their role in the conspiracy during interrogation. A search is on for the absconding bank employee and other suspects involved in the killing.Further investigation is underway to establish the full extent of the plot.
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