Four years ago, the accused Dhanraj wed Lavanya. They both work as laborers.
On Tuesday night, Dhanraj brought his wife from her home to their Abdullapurmet residence. The couple got into an argument early on Wednesday, and then Dhanraj attacked and killed his wife with an axe. He also killed his
40-day-old son by throwing him into a water tank
Abdullapurmet police on knowing about came to the house and shifted the bodies to the Osmania Hospital mortuary. A case has been registered, and teams are formed to arrest Dhanraj, who is absconding.
Further investigation is underway.