Based on preliminary investigation, police suspect that another person helped the man.

Hyderabad: A man shot his wife dead in Malkajgiri following an argument early on Wednesday, June 10.

The accused, identified as Arun opened fire at his wife Nisha Rani, during an argument that took place after he called her for a discussion in the morning hours. The victim died on the spot due to gunshot injuries.

The couple was married for five years. According to reports, Arun was previously married to Rani’s elder sister Swarnalatha and has two children from his first wife.

Based on preliminary investigation, police suspect that another person helped Arun kill Rani. Investigators also revealed that the couple had been experiencing marital disputes for some time.

According to Arun’s mother Lakshmi, there were two loud noises from the couple’s room in the morning.

It has also come to light that Arun was previously involved in a separate incident in Amberpet where he allegedly brandished a firearm, causing scare among residents. Arun was jailed for brandishing a gun and was released from prison in March 2026.

Following the incident, Malkajgiri police reached the spot, secured the area, and shifted the body for postmortem examination.

A case of murder has been registered under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and a detailed investigation is underway.