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Husband allegedly kills Home Guard in Telangana Nalgonda district

The 38-year-old accused is currently absconding after a domestic dispute led to the woman's death on Tuesday.

A 43-year-old female Home Guard was allegedly killed by her husband in Nalgonda district on Tuesday, according to Deccan Chronicle.

The incident occurred at the couple's residential quarters following an argument on Tuesday morning after their children left for school. A police official stated that during the dispute, the woman fell from a cot and the 38-year-old man sat on her, twisted her neck, and struck her head against the floor.

The victim died at the scene due to head injuries and bleeding. Preliminary investigations suggest the couple, who had a love marriage in 2012 and three children, frequently quarreled over family matters. The official noted that the accused is a drunkard.

The Nalgonda 1 Town police registered a murder case after the brother of the deceased woman filed a complaint. Police teams have been formed to locate the accused, who is currently absconding. Further investigation is ongoing.

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