08/06/2026
In a swift breakthrough, Attapur police arrested a 37-year-old man within 24 hours for allegedly murdering his wife following prolonged family disputes and suspicion regarding her character.
The accused, identified as Avinash Irbaji Kalne, a native of Nanded district in Maharashtra, worked as an auto-rickshaw driver and mason. Police seized a vegetable knife, a vegetable peeler, an iron rod, and the accused's mobile phone during the investigation.
According to police, the victim, Soni alias Komal Avinash Kalne, married Avinash on March 23, 2013. The couple had two sons and initially lived a happy married life for nearly eight years. However, frequent disputes reportedly began after the accused developed alcohol-related habits and started neglecting family responsibilities. Komal worked as a housemaid and supported the family financially.
Investigators revealed that the accused frequently suspected his wife's fidelity, leading to repeated quarrels. In 2025, a criminal case had already been registered against him in Maharashtra for allegedly assaulting and attempting to kill his wife during a similar dispute. He was arrested and later released on bail.
The family subsequently moved to Hyderabad and settled in Tejaswini Nagar, Attapur. However, the disputes reportedly continued. On the evening of June 4, a fresh argument broke out between the couple, which was mediated by the building owner and the victim's brother.
Police said that at around 4 a.m. on June 5, the accused allegedly entered the residence through a window and launched a brutal attack on Komal. As she screamed for help, she reportedly resisted and bit the accused's fingers. Enraged, he allegedly attacked her repeatedly using a vegetable knife, a vegetable peeler, and an iron rod, inflicting fatal injuries.
Neighbours rushed to the scene after hearing her cries and attempted to stop the attack, but the accused allegedly continued the assault before fleeing.
