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Telangana man kills sister's husband after bail grant
The Indian Express··5d ago
G Santhosh tracked court proceedings after his sister Vaishnavi, 20, was allegedly killed by husband C Hari Babu in March, The Indian Express reported. Babu gained bail on July 20. On September 18 Santhosh allegedly hacked Babu with a sickle, police said, delivering more than 10 blows in under a minute. Vaishnavi had over 50,000 YouTube followers.
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What It Means For You
- Bail conditions for accused relatives can leave victims' families watching court calendars for release dates.
- Police said Santhosh feared loopholes in evidence presentation might lead to Babu's release before the attack.
- The case began after Vaishnavi returned to her parents' home over an alleged dowry demand, police said.
What's Happening
- Police said Babu resented Vaishnavi's growing online popularity before the March killing.
- Hours before her death she posted a video announcing her pregnancy, the report said.
- On September 17 Babu visited Shivajinagar for pani puri before the alleged ambush near a stall.
Jagtial murder and revenge case
- Santhosh's wife Sowjanya said he became withdrawn and angry after his sister's death.
- Babu sold corn in Nizamabad after bail while trying to avoid contact with Vaishnavi's family in Jagtial.
- Police said Santhosh and friends followed Babu in a white car before the attack.
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