SRIKAKULAM: Suspecting infidelity, coupled with family disputes, a man gunned down his wife with a country-made firearm at Bharanikota village under Meliyaputti police station limits in Srikakulam district.
The incident took place in the remote village on Saturday but came to light on Sunday. The deceased was identified as Savara Padma (35) and the accused is Savara Joga Rao, alias Jagga Rao.
Police said Joga Rao would frequently quarrel with his wife over petty issues. He was also addicted to liquor.
On Saturday evening, an inebriated Rao once again picked up a fight with his wife. Rao opened fire on her with his country-made gun, which is used to hunt wild animals in hilly areas in the region.
Padma was found dead in a pool of blood. Rao absconded from the spot after committing the crime. Based upon information, police visited the crime scene. A case has been registered against Rao and a special team formed to nab the accused.
