Annamayya, July 8 -- The Andhra Pradesh police have arrested a woman for allegedly murdering her husband after he used government welfare money, released under the Thalliki Vandanam scheme, to buy alcohol.

According to Madanapalle DSP Mahendra, the incident took place on July 2 in the Annamayya district.

The accused, Ramadevi, has been arrested by the police.

According to the police, the victim, Vankolla Chandrasekhar (46), a construction labourer, was married to Ramadevi 20 years ago. The couple had a son and a daughter. Over time, Chandrasekhar became addicted to alcohol and neglected his family responsibilities. Meanwhile, Ramadevi reportedly developed an extramarital relationship with a man from Palakonda.

Recently, funds from the...