Three women arrested for series of cyanide murders in Andhra Pradesh
Vijayawada: In a shocking revelation, three women from Tenali, Guntur district, have been arrested for their involvement in a series of cyanide murders targeting vulnerable individuals over the past two years. The accused, identified as Munagappa Rajani (40), Mudiyala Venkateswari alias Bujji (32), and Gontu Ramanamma (60), have confessed to killing three people and attempting to kill three others for gold and money.
The police began investigating after discovering the decomposed body of Shaik Nagoor Bee in a field near Vadlamudi village two months ago. The initial case of suspicious death took a darker turn after mobile data analysis and witness testimonies, including that of an auto driver named Mahesh, led to the unearthing of a chilling conspiracy.
The accused women lured their victims with friendly gestures, offering them cyanide-laced drinks and food. Among the victims were Venkateswari's mother-in-law, Subbalakshmi, who was killed for her property and gold, and Nagamma, a 65-year-old neighbor murdered last August to evade a loan repayment. In another case, the trio collaborated with the wife of a man to kill him for insurance and pension benefits.
Police have identified three other women as targets of attempted murders, but they survived due to various circumstances. The accused purchased the cyanide from a gold shop employee named Krishna, who is currently on the run. Investigations are ongoing to determine if there are more victims linked to the group's gruesome activities.
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Injured Phil Salt returns home for scans
New Delhi (PTI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener Phil Salt has returned to England for scans on a finger injury sustained last month.
The injury has kept Salt out of RCB's last three matches, with compatriot Jacob Bethell stepping in at the top of the order.
The 29-year-old is reported to have "damaged a finger on his left hand" while diving to save a boundary at deep backward square leg during RCB's defeat to Delhi Capitals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 18.
"Salt, who is centrally contracted by the ECB, has since returned home at the request of England's management and has undergone scans on his finger," ESPNCricinfo reported.
According to the report, both RCB and Salt are hopeful of a speedy recovery and the opener can return to India later this month.
Salt had enjoyed a strong start to the season, amassing 202 runs in six innings at an impressive strike rate of 168.33.
RCB are currently second on the points table behind Punjab Kings. They take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday next.
