Auto Driver Slits MTech Girlfriend’s Throat

Ongole: An auto driver was arrested on Saturday for killing his lover at Vetapalem in Prakasam.

According to the police, the victim, Shavanam Teja(22) completed her MTech and was working in TVS showroom in Chirala. The girl was in love with an auto driver Gopichand, who hails from Rama Nagar at Vetapalem. The duo were the classmates in school and was in love from two years. On Saturday, Gopichand took Teja to his uncle's house which was locked from outside. He then broke the back side door and the two entered the house.

After sometime, Gopi slit Teja's throat and ran away from the place. He then informed the matter to his friends who called up the police. Based on the information given by the Gopi's friends, the police took him into custody.

DSP Prem Kajal, CI Bhaktavastala Reddy visited the spot and an investigation is on. The girl's body was sent for post-mortem.