Hyderabad, Aug. 16 -- A 38-year-old woman and her juvenile son have been arrested in Siddipet for allegedly killing women for gold and burning their bodies to mislead investigators.

Siddipet Commissioner of Police Rashmi Perumal on Sunday, August 16, said that the latest victim was identified as 45-year-old Athikam Vijaya, wife of Ramaswamy and a resident of Bhoompally village. Her partially burnt body was found near agricultural fields on the outskirts of Ramakkapeta village in Dubbak mandal on August 8.

Following registration of a case at Dubbak police station, special teams examined CCTV footage and other evidence. The investigation led police to Chakali Rajitha, wife of Dubbayya, and her juvenile son, both residents of Bhoompally. ...