Hyderabad Madhvi Murder Case:
A retired soldier commits the murder of his wife. But post-murder, he's puzzled about how to dispose of the body. A chilling idea crosses his mind. He dismembers his wife's body into smaller pieces, boiling them one by one in a pressure cooker in the kitchen. This continues for the next 72 hours, after which he disposes of the boiled body parts in a nearby lake. What unfolds next is even more shocking.
Boiling of Body Parts in a Cooker
In Hyderabad's Meerpet area, one house, especially its kitchen, is the center of discussions. Hidden amidst the chaos of scattered utensils lays a large pressure cooker, now synonymous with horror, having cooked human body parts that once prepared meals in that very vessel.
The Crime Leaves Everyone Dumbfounded
This unthinkable story emerging from a house in Telangana's capital Hyderabad has left everyone stunned. Bewildered and frightened, people are flocking to see the house themselves. Meanwhile, the Meerpet police is rigorously searching for clues to this heinous crime, a murder echoing the horrors of the Delhi Shraddha Walker murder case and the Mumbai Saraswati murder case.
The homemaker, aged 35, P. Venkata Madhvi from this house vanished on January 16. Originally from Nandyala, Andhra Pradesh, Madhvi married Gurumurti 13 years ago. Gurumurti, 45, from Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, worked as a soldier in the Indian Army before retiring and settling with his family in Hyderabad.
Gurumurti, at the time, worked as a security guard at the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) Kanchanbagh Center. Together, Madhvi and Gurumurti have two children. While on the surface, life appeared content, Madhvi's sudden disappearance on January 16 raised concerns. Known for frequently communicating with family, her phone mysteriously switched off upon her disappearance.
Troubled by their daughter's vanishing, Madhvi's parents from Nandyala questioned Gurumurti, who claimed a fight with Madhvi led her to leave. Shocked, her parents incessantly queried Gurumurti about Madhvi's whereabouts, ultimately deciding to travel to Venkateshwara Nagar Colony, Hyderabad, on January 18, to find their daughter.
Upon arrival, they resolved to report Madhvi's disappearance to the police. Despite Gurumurti escorting them to file the missing person's report at the Meerpet police station, it remained evident that Gurumurti was the last to see Madhvi, raising suspicions. Consequently, the police interrogated both Madhvi's parents and Gurumurti.
Source: aajtak
Gurumurti revealed that on January 16, Madhvi wished to visit her family home in Nandyala for the Makar Sankranti holidays. Despite Makar Sankranti being celebrated on January 14, in South India, it coincides with the 4 to 7 day Pongal festival. Gurumurti stated his desire for Madhvi to remain, leading to a confrontation and her leaving the house in anger.
Interrogating Gurumurti
Surprisingly, Gurumurti neither alerted Madhvi's family about her departure nor attempted to locate her for two days, arousing police suspicion. Thus, another round of interrogation ensued. This time, Gurumurti confessed to murdering his wife and disposing of her body.
Children Were Absent During the Crime
It soon became evident that Gurumurti managed to hide his wife's entire body within a few short days. As per his account, on January 16, post-argument, he killed Madhvi, dismembered her corpse in the bathroom, and continued to boil parts in the household pressure cooker for suitable disposal, ensuring decay prevention. This gruesome task spanned 48 to 72 hours, gradually transporting the remains in bags to Jillelaguda Lake nearby.
A Frightening Tale Unfolds from the Husband
What unfolded was a spine-chilling revelation from Gurumurti. The disposal of Madhvi's body became a colossal challenge. Using the house bathroom for dismemberment, the pressure cooker served as his tool for concealment and decay prevention. Over a span of 48 to 72 hours, body parts were boiled, bagged, and taken to Jillelaguda Lake for disposal.
Grinding Bones with a Pestle
Upon further questioning, Gurumurti disclosed the difficulty of packing due to bones, prompting the use of a pestle to crush them alongside other remains into disposable bags discarded in the lake. Consequently, the process involved murder, fragmentation, cooking in a pressure cooker, bone crushing, and submersion.
Meticulously Cleansed Crime Scene
Following Gurumurti's confession, the police escorted him to Venkateshwara Nagar's house for comprehensive examination, only to be astounded by the level of meticulous cleaning, rendering visible traces of blood virtually impossible.
Home's Forensic Scanning
In efforts to gather evidence correlating with the presumed dismemberment, the police sought forensic experts for home evaluation. In conjunction, CCTV footage hints unveiled baffling details further enshrouding this case in mystery.
Alternate Story from the Husband
Sources indicated the acquisition of CCTV footage of Madhvi's last house entry yet no evidence of her exit, contrasting multiple entries and exits by Gurumurti, hence increasing the credibility of his narrative about Madhvi's murder.
Jillelaguda Lake Search
Following these revelations, the police examined Hyderabad's Jillelaguda Lake, failing to recover human remnants linking to Madhvi's murder. Experts suspect possible disposal deep within, becoming prey for aquatic life.
Police Assume Disappearance Case
Given the evidentiary lack, only Gurumurti's statement remains, shocking law enforcement and the public alike. Consequently, the police categorically label it a disappearance case while the validation of Gurumurti's tale could uncover a disturbing reality.
