Man arrested for killing wife, daughter in Chevella by setting them ablaze

A 35-year-old man was arrested for setting his wife and daughter ablaze at their residence in Kandawada village in Chevella, Rangareddy, leading to their deaths on Monday (April 13, 2026).

The accused, identified as W. Srinivas, who was employed as a worker at a local vegetable market, murdered his 33-year-old wife Lavanya, and their 13-year-old daughter Pavani, suspecting his wife’s fidelity. Lavanya died earlier while being shifted to hospital. Pavani, who had sustained critical burn injuries, succumbed on Monday night.