It all began when Nagamma (25), wife of one Lokesh Goud was found in a compromising position with Narsimhulu (30) of the same village on Monday night.
Enraged over the incident, the villagers held a panchayat and summoned the duo. During the proceedings, Nagamma was reprimanded and was advised to mend her ways.
After freeing Nagamma, the villagers tied Narsimhulu to a tree and tortured him till midnight. Anticipating trouble, a few villagers informed the police and media.
Meanwhile, humiliated Nagamma committed suicide by consuming poison.
News of her death fuelled the fury of the villagers who then decided to finish what they have started.
In the wee hours, Narsimhulu was dragged to a ground where preparation for the cremation of Nagamma’s body was going on.
While the pyre was lit by Nagamma’s husband, the mob threw the hapless man into the fire.
Police arrived the spot only after both the bodies were burnt to ashes.
Denying police inaction, Medak Superintendent of Police Sunder Kumar Das said that they responded immediately after receiving information from villagers.
“We are trying to identify the culprits and stern action will be initiated,” he added.
Published 22 March 2011, 17:44 IST