Man Kills Estranged Wife in Hyderabad
A real estate businessman, D Arun Kumar, 48, has been accused of shooting his estranged second wife dead at his Malkajgiri residence in the early hours of Wednesday. The incident comes just three months after he was arrested for possessing an illegal firearm to carry out the murder.
Background of the Crime
Arun had earlier been arrested in March for possessing a country-made pistol allegedly intended to eliminate his wife, Nisha Rani alias Nishita Rani, 38. He was out on bail when the killing took place.
The Murder
- Arun contacted Rani late on Tuesday night and asked her to come to his house to discuss family issues.
- During the meeting, he allegedly opened fire at close range around 5 am on Wednesday.
- Arun fired three rounds at Rani. Two bullets hit her in the head and one round missed the target.
“Arun fired three rounds at Rani. Two bullets hit her in the head and one round missed the target. She died on the spot. We recovered three bullet casings from the scene. Arun’s mother, Lakshmamma, heard Rani calling her. She also heard a loud noise and when Lakshmamma went there, Rani was lying dead on the floor,” Malkajgiri ACP V Yadagiri Reddy said.
Investigation and Aftermath
Arun fled after the shooting and remained absconding. Police formed three special teams to trace and arrest him.
- A case was registered under section 103(1) (murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and relevant provisions of the Arms Act.
- Rani’s body was shifted for post-mortem examination.
- Police said the motive for the murder is still unclear and will be known only after Arun's arrest.
Background of the Couple
Arun, who has two children with his first wife, had married Rani — the younger sister of his first wife — five years ago after separating from his ailing spouse.
- Police said the marriage later turned turbulent, with Arun suspecting Rani’s fidelity.
- Frequent quarrels eventually led to the couple living separately.
Gun Procurement
Investigators said Arun had decided to kill Rani and used his contacts to procure the firearm from Munger in Bihar.
- However, before he could allegedly execute the plan, Charminar Task Force personnel, along with Amberpet police, arrested him and his associates in March.
- Arun and his associates were arrested with a pistol, six live rounds and a two-wheeler.
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