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Indian techie kills wife in US, sends dead body's photo to girlfriend; arrested

Published July 8, 2026 at 6:51 PM UTC

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In a tragic incident in Washington, Avinash Narne, a 30-year-old software engineer from Telangana, has been charged with the murder of his wife, Raajitha Sabbineni, aged 27. The couple had been married for just six months when Sabbineni was found dead in their apartment in October 2025. Authorities allege that Narne strangled his wife and staged the scene to conceal the crime. Following the murder, Narne reportedly sent a photograph of Sabbineni's lifeless body to his girlfriend in India, indicating a premeditated act. Investigations revealed that Narne had been maintaining a secret relationship with another woman prior to his marriage, which continued after his wedding. On the day of Sabbineni's death, Narne made multiple calls to his girlfriend, including one around the time he claimed to have discovered his wife's body. Additionally, Sabbineni had complained about the taste of drinks prepared by Narne, describing them as tasting like "medicine" and "cough syrup," which may have been an early indication of the poisoning. Narne has been arrested and is currently in custody, facing charges that could lead to life imprisonment under Washington state law.