Mancherial: Policeman’s Wife Ends Life After Killing Infant’s Daughter
- Mother Throws Baby Into Well Before Jumping In, Police Investigate Cause
- Tragic Incident Reported in Rendlapalli Village of Jannaram Mandal
A heartbreaking incident shook Rendlapalli village in Jannaram mandal of Mancherial district on Friday, where a policeman’s wife allegedly killed her infant daughter before ending her own life. The woman, identified as 25-year-old Chetpalli Spandana, reportedly threw her baby into a well and then jumped in herself. The police are investigating the case to determine the reason behind the shocking murder-cum-suicide.
According to officials, Spandana’s family members discovered the incident and immediately rushed to rescue her and the child. Both victims were pulled out of the well and taken to the hospital, but doctors declared that they were brought dead. Police said the tragic event unfolded suddenly, leaving the family and local residents in shock.
Spandana was married to Shravan, a constable with the Telangana State Special Police’s 13th Battalion, stationed at Gudipet in Hajipur mandal. While her husband was reportedly away on duty, the motive behind her extreme act remains unknown. Authorities said they are examining the circumstances leading up to the tragedy and have launched a detailed investigation.
The local police are also speaking to the victim’s relatives to gather more information about Spandana’s mental state and family situation. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination as part of the procedure. The double death has deeply saddened the community in Rendlapalli, with villagers expressing grief over the incident.
Cases of family distress and suicides have been increasing in rural areas, prompting calls for stronger counseling and support systems for police families and women facing mental health challenges. Officials are expected to file a report once the investigation into Spandana’s death is completed.
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