Hyderabad: Auto driver held for killing paramour

HYDERABAD: A 30-year-old married woman was murdered by an auto driver, with whom she was allegedly in an extra-marital relationship.
According to Uppal police, Anjaiah attacked Renuka with a beer bottle, trampled her neck and choked her to death . The incident took place when Renuka, a resident of Nacharam, was with Anjaiah in Chilkanagar, Uppal on Sunday night.
“Anjaiah purchased food and liquor while he was bringing the victim to his residence. While he was consuming liquor, she asked him for Rs 20,000. As Anjaiah refused to give her money, Renuka abused him. Following this, Anjaiah hit killed her,’’ Uppal inspector, Ranga Swamy told TOI.
Though the incident took place around 8.30 pm on Sunday, it came to light only on Monday morning when the neighbours alerted the police.
Anjaiaj and Renuka were in a relationship for the last four years. As Anjaiah’s wife had left the city, he brought Renuka to his residence. A case was registered against him under section 302 (murder) of IPC. The accused is in the custody of the local police.