The police registered a case against a weaver on charges of murdering his wife and nine-month-old daughter whose bodies were found from their house in Chodeswari Colony in Yadiki mandal headquarters on February 9 (Friday) evening.
The victims have been identified as Chandravathi (25) and Chaitra. Police said that Chandravathi married Ramakrishna (30) five years ago and they have two daughters. Preliminary investigation revealed that the couple used to quarrel frequently over financial issues.
Parents of Chandravathi lodged a police complaint, accusing Ramakrishna of murdering their daughter and granddaughter.