Hyderabad Shaken: Husband Accused of Brutal Murder and Dismemberment of Pregnant Wife

Hyderabad has been rocked by a deeply disturbing incident, as police arrested a 26-year-old man, Rishi Kumar, on suspicion of brutally murdering his pregnant wife, Swathi (23), dismembering her body, and disposing of the remains in the Musi River. The shocking details of the crime have sent a wave of horror and grief across the city.

The horrific act is believed to have unfolded on May 27.

According to preliminary police investigations, Rishi Kumar, a resident of Attapur, allegedly engaged in a heated argument with his wife, Swathi, who was reportedly pregnant. The dispute escalated tragically, culminating in Swathi's death.

Following the alleged murder, Rishi Kumar reportedly took extreme measures to conceal his crime.

He is accused of dismembering Swathi’s body into several pieces, meticulously placing them into a plastic bag, and then proceeding to dispose of the gruesome contents into the Musi River. This act of dismemberment and disposal aimed to erase any trace of the victim and the crime.

The grim discovery was made on May 29, when local police recovered unidentified body parts from the Musi River.

Initially, a missing person complaint for Swathi had been filed, but as the investigation progressed and the recovered remains were analyzed, the case quickly escalated into a full-blown murder inquiry. The police meticulously pieced together clues, leading them to Rishi Kumar.

Upon intense questioning, Rishi Kumar reportedly confessed to the heinous crime.

He revealed the sequence of events, from the fatal argument to the macabre dismemberment and disposal. Authorities are now working to recover all remaining body parts and gather further forensic evidence to solidify their case against the accused.

This tragic incident underscores the severe issue of domestic violence and its devastating consequences.

The community of Hyderabad is left reeling from the brutality of the alleged act, mourning the loss of a young life and an unborn child. Police continue their thorough investigation, promising justice for Swathi and her family.