Woman arrested for stabbing husband to death during quarrel in Kothapet - The HinduUpdated - November 01, 2026 08:02 pm IST - HYDERABADA 45-year-old woman was arrested for killing her husband during a quarrel over family matters at their rented home in Kothapet on Saturday (October 31).The deceased, Kotam Prabhakar, 55, a native of Warangal, was working as a security guard and living with his wife Rajitha, 45, and their two daughters in Satya Nagar Colony.According to the police, Prabhakar and Rajitha had a quarrel over family matters at around 9.20 a.m. During the argument, Rajitha stabbed Prabhakar in the chest with a knife used for cutting vegetables.Prabhakar suffered severe blood loss and collapsed at the spot. His two daughters shifted him in a 108 ambulance to a private hospital in Kothapet, where doctors declared him dead.Based on a complaint lodged by Prabhakar’s younger brother, Kotam Vijayabhaskar, Chaitanyapuri police registered a murder case under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Investigation is underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and examine the available evidence.Published - November 01, 2026 08:01 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }