According to Murali Mohan, the Circle Inspector (CI) of Pathikonda, Lalita (58) had been the sole caregiver for her husband, Harikrishna Prasad (65), who had been paralyzed since 2016. Prior to his illness, Harikrishna used to operate a medical shop, which served as their source of income. However, after his severe ailment, the couple faced financial challenges.