Hyderabad, Dec. 21 -- In a disturbing incident, a woman was beaten to death by her husband in Tandur district after constant torture for dowry just eight months into their wedding.

After being in a relationship, Paramesh, 28, and Anusha, 22, were married with the consent of both families. Her family had paid Rs 1.11 lakh as dowry.

However, within three months of their marriage, Paramesh and his mother Lalamma started demanding additional dowry. Police said that Anusha faced domestic violence from her husband and her mother-in-law would constantly rebuke her cooking.

As the harassment of beatings escalated, Paramesh's father Mogilaiahdropped an injured Anusha at her maternal home on December 15.

Anusha's family decided to take her to t...