# YouTuber accused of wife’s murder hacked to death in Telangana 2026-09-18T17:47:15+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 3 independent outlets A 25-year-old YouTuber, C Haribabu, who was accused of murdering his pregnant wife, was hacked to death in Nizamabad, Telangana, on Thursday. Police say his brother-in-law, Gandham Santosh, attacked him with a knife in an apparent revenge killing. Haribabu had been out on bail after his arrest in March for allegedly strangling and stabbing his wife Vaishnavi. The victim's father had also alleged dowry harassment by Haribabu and his family. Santosh surrendered before police late on Thursday night, claiming in a selfie video that he had lost patience waiting for justice. However, police say the attack was planned: Santosh, his mother and two cousins had travelled to Nizamabad, conducted a recce and then carried out the assault. Santosh has appealed for public support to get a lighter sentence. A murder case has been registered and the investigation is ongoing. ## Indian Opinion Analysis Rediff.com and Mathrubhumi reported the story as a straight crime narrative, focusing on the police account of a planned revenge killing. The Times of India added more detail from the suspect's perspective: Santosh's claim that he acted after losing faith in the justice system, and his wife's separate appeal for support. This gives a fuller picture of the family's emotional state, but police evidence of planning undercuts the claim of a spontaneous act. The core question for investigators is whether the attack was a calculated murder or a desperate act by a grieving brother, CCTV and phone records will be key. ## Coverage - rediff.com (neutral report) Wire copy style, focuses on police statement and key facts. - english.mathrubhumi.com (neutral report) Wire copy style, identical structure and language to rediff. - timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report) Straight reporting with more contextual detail from suspect's side. Tags: C Haribabu, Nizamabad, PTI, Telangana Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/youtuber-accused-of-wifes-murder-hacked-to-death-in-telangana/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/youtuber-accused-of-wifes-murder-hacked-to-death-in-telangana/#story-in-brief