Hyderabad Techie Arrested for Killing Pregnant Ex-Wife

Hyderabad police have arrested a software professional for allegedly murdering his pregnant ex-wife in a case that has shocked the city.

The accused, Devarakonda Mahesh, was taken into custody on Thursday and later remanded to judicial custody. The victim, identified as Sunitha, was three months pregnant at the time of the incident.

Alleged Planning Weeks in Advance

According to investigators, the accused had allegedly been planning the crime for weeks. Police said he tracked Sunitha’s movements through social media and traced her current residence.

Officers from Vanasthalipuram Police stated that Mahesh purchased knives, petrol and a chainsaw about a week before the incident. The chainsaw was allegedly meant to break open the door if the victim tried to lock herself inside.

Police said the accused returned to India from Canada some months ago and initially stayed in Miyapur before shifting to Turkayamjal, allegedly with the intention of targeting his former wife.

Motive Under Investigation

Investigators said Mahesh reportedly harboured resentment over the divorce and Sunitha’s remarriage. Police also stated that he blamed her for his mother’s death, alleging mental distress as the cause.

Sunitha had earlier filed a domestic violence case against him. Following that complaint, authorities had reportedly seized his passport, preventing him from returning to Canada for over a year.

On Wednesday afternoon, the accused allegedly attacked and killed her.

Legal Proceedings

After his arrest, Mahesh was produced before a court and sent to judicial custody. Police said the investigation is ongoing and further evidence is being examined.

The case has raised concerns over domestic violence and safety, particularly involving estranged partners. Authorities have urged the public to report threats or harassment at the earliest stage.