Police said Venkatesh had confided in his brother, promising him half of the insurance money, if he can help in the plan. As Ramavva walked alone on the deserted road, Venkatesh’s accomplice struck her with the car, causing her death.
Venkatesh then attempted to make the scene appear as a tragic accidental death.
However, the elaborate scheme began to unravel during the police investigation. The authorities, acting on suspicion, meticulously reviewed CCTV footage from the area. The footage reportedly provided crucial clues that contradicted Venkatesh’s narrative, leading to his arrest.
Upon interrogation, Venkatesh reportedly confessed to the crime, admitting that he murdered his mother-in-law solely for the Rs 60 lakh in insurance money.
The Siddipet police department highlighted the striking similarities between the perpetrator’s planning and the plotline of the ‘Drishyam’ movie, where the protagonists meticulously fabricate alibis and scenarios to mislead law enforcement.