Hyderabad: A local court in Hyderabad on Monday, April 7, sentenced a man to life imprisonment for killing his lover. The incident occurred in 2013.
The convict was identified as 33-year-old K. Shiva, who killed his lover, Swapna, by pouring kerosene on her and setting her ablaze. According to the police, Shiva and the victim, Swapna, were in a relationship for several years.
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Although the woman was later married off to another man, Rajesh, the accused and the victim continued their relationship. Shiva and Swapna later moved into a rented house in Hasmathpet, Bowenpally.
On December 23, 2013, a quarrel broke out between the two, leading to Swapna’s death. The sessions court in Secunderabad also imposed a penalty of Rs 5,000 on Shiva.