The City Police on Saturday arrested a labourer, on the charges of killing his wife.
According to Banjara Hills police, the accused, Sai Prasad, in an inebriated condition, beat up his wife Savithri (30) to death after the duo had an argument.
Prasad told the police that Savithri had developed a habit of stealing from households where she worked as maid.
She entered into an argument when he objected to her stealing.
The argument turned serious, and Prasad started beating her up.
Prasad also told the police that Savithri herself hit her head on a boulder, and that this had led to her death.
However, the police registered a case of murder against Prasad.