Witness to secret affair, 15-year-old poisoned to death by couple in Telangana

A woman and her partner have been arrested for allegedly murdering a 15-year-old Class 10 student who had witnessed their relationship and threatened to expose it to his family in Telangana's Khammam district.The deceased, identified as Ravi, allegedly caught Aparna, who was separated from her husband, and Ajay, a youth from the same village, together in a private situation in Chinnakorukondi village.According to police, Aparna was staying at her grandmother's house when she developed an intimate relationship with Ajay. Ravi allegedly witnessed the two together and warned them that he would inform his family members about their relationship.Fearing that the boy would expose their relationship, the duo allegedly conspired to eliminate him, police said. On October 24, the accused took Ravi to an isolated location outside the village and mixed weed killer into a soft drink before making him consume it.Ravi fell seriously ill after consuming the drink. His family members rushed him to Khammam Government Hospital on October 25, but his condition deteriorated and he died while undergoing treatment. Following an investigation, police arrested Aparna and Ajay and sent them to judicial remand. Further investigation into the case is underway, Circle Inspector Sarvayya said.- Ends