Just weeks after the nation was shaken by the brutal Raja Raghuvanshi case where a newlywed man from Indore was murdered by his wife and her hired hitmen during their honeymoon in Meghalaya comes yet another horrifying incident. In a disturbing mirror image, 32-year-old Tejeswar from Telangana was allegedly lured and killed by his wife and her lover barely a month after their wedding. Both cases reveal a terrifying pattern: relationships being weaponized for gain, masked as love. As these cold-blooded conspiracies surface, India is waking up to a new, deeply unsettling breed of domestic crime.
Chilling Betrayal by Wife and Her Alleged Lover in Telangana
In a deeply disturbing case that has sent shockwaves across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, a 32-year-old man named Tejeswar a private land surveyor and well-known dance master from Rajaveedhinagar, Gadwal Town was found murdered near the HNSS canal in Sugalimetta, Nandyal district. What makes the crime more horrific is the alleged involvement of his wife and her secret lover, barely a month after their wedding.
Love Marriage Ends in Brutal Murder
Tejeswar married Iswarya from Kallur, Kurnool, on May 18 in what was described as a love marriage. However, within weeks, his family noticed signs of emotional distance and frequent secretive phone calls. On June 17, Tejeswar went missing. His brother, Tejavardhan, filed a missing person complaint with Gadwal Town Police.
Following mobile location tracking, police discovered Tejeswar’s body on June 21 near the HNSS canal under Panyam police station limits. The case was transferred to Gadwal police due to jurisdiction, and what emerged was a tale of betrayal, conspiracy, and cold-blooded murder.
Alleged Affair and Conspiracy to Kill
According to the victim’s family, Iswarya was involved in an extramarital affair with a Kurnool-based bank manager named Tirumala Rao. Shockingly, Tejeswar’s family also alleged that Iswarya’s mother, Sujata, was romantically involved with the same man. They claim that the trio conspired to eliminate Tejeswar, who had begun to suspect the affair and was reportedly objecting to it.
The accused allegedly lured Tejeswar under the pretext of a land survey assignment. En route, he was murdered. CCTV footage later helped police identify the vehicle used in the crime. Police sources say call data showed over 2,000 calls between Iswarya and Rao even after her marriage.
Gadwal CI T. Srinivas confirmed that both Iswarya and her mother have confessed during interrogation. Meanwhile, Rao remains absconding. Police believe property motives, romantic obsession, and Tejeswar’s resistance may have led to the murder.
Rising Crimes of Passion in India: A Worrying Trend
This case underscores a rising trend of murders rooted in betrayal and complex personal relationships. Across India, there has been an increase in crimes involving extramarital affairs, inheritance disputes, and love triangle-driven violence. Police officers and sociologists alike have noted that easy access to communication, emotional detachment, and greed are fuelling this worrying wave.
Such brutal outcomes raise questions not only about the breakdown of trust in marriages but also about society’s failure to detect early warning signs of such dangerous entanglements.
A Lesson in Trust and Vigilance
The tragic death of Tejeswar a young, man with a promising future is a harsh reminder of how trust can be fatally betrayed. His murder, allegedly plotted by the very people he trusted, exposes the dark side of modern relationships. As police hunt down the remaining suspects and uncover the full extent of the plot, this case calls for deeper societal introspection and a renewed focus on safeguarding individuals from such manipulative and dangerous conspiracies.