A 26-year-old married woman, identified as Rekha, was allegedly murdered by her husband in Yanam, according to reports published on 22 August 2026. The incident has caused concern in the Yanam–Kakinada region.
What happened?
According to the reported investigation:
- Rekha, 26, had married Chekka Apparao in a love marriage about six years ago.
- The couple reportedly have two children — a boy and a girl.
- Reports say that disagreements had developed between the couple after their marriage, resulting in frequent arguments.
- Their families had reportedly intervened earlier and attempted to resolve their differences.
- During another reported dispute, Apparao allegedly attacked and killed Rekha.
- Police allege that he subsequently disposed of her body in the Godavari River near Ganapathi Nagar in Yanam.
- Afterward, he allegedly approached police with a complaint claiming that his wife was missing.
- During questioning, police reportedly became suspicious and Apparao allegedly confessed to the killing.
Police investigation
Police have reportedly registered a case and begun an investigation. Search operations were initiated in the Godavari River to locate Rekha’s body. The investigation is continuing, and the exact circumstances and motive are subject to the police investigation.
A Times of India report also confirms the broad sequence: the husband allegedly killed his wife, disposed of her body in the Godavari, filed a missing-person complaint, and was subsequently arrested after the alleged deception was uncovered.