In a new twist to the alleged ‘honour’ killing in Palnadu district, Macherla Town Police Station Circle Inspector Venkata Ramana, was suspended for acting in favour of the father of deceased Chowdeswari, who is accused of killing her.
Orders to this effect were issued on Sunday.
The accused, Chandra Sreenu, is reported to have strangled his 22-year-old daughter Chowdeswari to death on March 18, as she married against his wishes.
“Following allegations that CI Venkata Ramana did favour to the accused by accepting money, the police officer was suspended,” said Guntur Range Inspector of Police (IGP) Sarvashresth Tripathi.
The victim, Chowdeswari, had left her house on March 4 and married Nagaraju of Jammalamadaka village, against the wishes of her family.
