Indian Nurse Accused of Killing Husband With Toilet Cleaner Injected Into IV Line After Earlier Murder Plot Failed
Police in Telangana, India, have arrested a nurse accused of carrying out a chilling murder plot in which she allegedly killed her husband by injecting toilet cleaner and crushed sleeping pills into his intravenous (IV) line after an earlier attempt to kill him by pushing him from a rooftop failed.
The accused, Sandhya, 32, worked as a nurse at a private hospital in Nizamabad district. Investigators allege she conspired with her alleged lover, Anil, and another accomplice, Venkat Sai (also known as Bunty), to murder her husband, Dayini Prashanth, 35, after he unexpectedly returned home from working in the Gulf.
Husband Returned Home—and Police Say the Murder Plot Began
According to investigators, Prashanth had spent the previous two years working overseas in the Gulf. He returned to India on June 27, reportedly intending to remain with his family instead of returning abroad.
Police allege Sandhya viewed his return as an obstacle to her relationship with another man. Investigators believe the three suspects then began planning his murder.
First Attempt Allegedly Involved a Rooftop Push
Police say the first murder attempt took place on June 29.
Investigators allege that Venkat Sai visited Prashanth’s home, encouraged him to drink heavily, and later took him onto the roof of the building.
According to police, Prashanth was pushed from the rooftop during the encounter.
Despite suffering severe injuries, he survived the fall.
Authorities say Sandhya then convinced her husband that he had simply fallen because he was intoxicated.
He was initially admitted to a government hospital before later being transferred to a private hospital and eventually discharged home for continued care.
Police Say Nursing Knowledge Was Used in the Second Alleged Attack
Investigators allege that once Prashanth was recovering at home, Sandhya used her nursing training to continue administering IV fluids through an existing cannula.
Police claim she then injected a mixture of toilet cleaning liquid and crushed sleeping tablets directly into the IV line.
Authorities further allege she pushed him from his bed in an effort to make his condition appear to have suddenly deteriorated.
Prashanth died on June 30.
Family’s Suspicion Led to Police Investigation
According to police, the case might never have been uncovered had it not been for the victim’s mother.
She reportedly became suspicious about the circumstances surrounding her son’s death and filed a complaint with investigators.
During the investigation, police allege they uncovered evidence pointing to a planned conspiracy involving Sandhya, her alleged lover, and another accomplice.
All three have since been arrested and remanded while the criminal investigation continues.
A Disturbing Allegation for the Nursing Profession
Although the allegations remain before the courts, the case has generated widespread attention because the prime suspect is a healthcare professional.
Investigators believe Sandhya allegedly exploited her clinical knowledge and access to an IV cannula to administer the fatal substance.
Healthcare experts note that intravenous lines are intended solely for delivering prescribed medications, fluids, and life-saving treatments. Deliberately introducing a toxic substance into an IV line would represent a profound abuse of medical knowledge and patient trust if proven in court.
The case also highlights how specialised clinical skills, when allegedly misused outside professional practice, can become central to criminal investigations.
Investigation Continues
Police continue to investigate the motive, the alleged conspiracy, and the role each suspect played.
As with all criminal proceedings, the allegations remain unproven until tested in court.
If convicted, the accused could face severe penalties under Indian law.
The case has shocked both the local community and healthcare professionals, becoming one of the most widely discussed crime stories involving a nurse in India this year.
