Woman, lover, murder husband; binge on porn beside body
23 Jan 2026

Police in Andhra Pradesh have arrested a woman on charges of murdering her husband with the help of her lover.

According to media reports, the woman's husband, Lokam Shivanagaraju, was killed inside his home on January 18.

His wife, Lakshmimadhuri, reportedly drugged him with around 20 sleeping pills served in his meal, after which, she suffocated him while he was unconscious.

Affair, strained relationship preceded murder
Background details

Lakshmimadhuri, who worked at a cinema ticket counter in Vijayawada, had been in a relationship with Gopi, a car travel operator, which strained her marriage with Shivanagaraju.

The couple had been at odds for years after she forced him to quit his onion trading business, which she found embarrassing.

She then arranged work for him in Hyderabad, where Gopi operated his business.

Murder plot unfolds over dinner
Crime details

On the night of January 18, Lakshmimadhuri allegedly mixed around 20 sleeping pills into a biryani she prepared for Shivanagaraju.

After consuming the drugged meal, he fell into a deep sleep.

Gopi then arrived at their home around 11:30pm and pinned Shivanagaraju down while Lakshmimadhuri pressed a pillow over his nose and mouth until he stopped breathing.

Deceased's wife watches porn after murder
Post-murder behavior

After confirming Shivanagaraju was dead, Gopi left the house, according to India Today, which quoted Duggirala SI Venkataravi.

Lakshmimadhuri allegedly stayed alone in the house through the night, watching pornographic videos before raising an alarm at dawn.

At around 4am, she called neighbors claiming her husband had died of a heart attack.

Autopsy reveals cause of death, wife arrested
Investigation outcome

However, neighbors were suspicious as they were aware of frequent domestic disputes and noticed injuries on the deceased's body.

An autopsy confirmed Shivanagaraju died due to suffocation and not a heart attack.

The medical report also revealed fractures in the chest area, contradicting Lakshmimadhuri's claims.

After interrogation, the police arrested Lakshmimadhuri and are investigating Gopi's involvement in this case.