Amaravati, Dec 18: A man in Andhra Pradesh allegedly got HIV-infected blood injected to his pregnant wife to find an excuse to divorce her.

Tadepalli police arrested M. Charan after getting a complaint lodged by his wife that he injected HIV-infected blood to her with the help of a quack. Shraddha Walkar Murder-Like Case in Rajasthan: Police Get Remand of Jaipur Man Who Killed Aunt, Chopped Body Into Pieces; 8 Body Parts Recovered (Disturbing Pics).

The victim told the police that Charan was looking for a reasonable excuse to divorce her and as per the plan he took her to a quack. She was told that the injection was to ensure good health during pregnancy.

She stated in her complaint that during a health check-up at a hospital, she was shocked to know that she was HIV positive. Uttar Pradesh: Over 2,000 ‘Hepatitis C’ Cases Reported in Shamli’s Maamour Village, Locals Say Groundwater Contamination High.

The victim alleged that her husband had been harassing her for dowry and also insisting that she bear a male child. The couple has a daughter.

Police said they were questioning Charan and would take further action after medical examination of the victim.

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