Lakshmi, who was married to Swamy 7 years ago, was being constantly ill-treated by her husband who had turned into an alcoholic two years ago. Swamy, who owns a chicken stall in Bharathi Nagar, is said to have been assaulting Lakshmi and two children almost everyday.
Akizungumza kwa Kiswahili kidogo huku akichanganya na Kisukuma, bibi wa watoto hao, Maria, alidai kuwa amekuwa akiishi na kuwatunza watoto hao tangu miaka miwili baada ya baba mzazi wa watoto hao aitwaye Kwangulija Kapela kumtelekeza mama wa watoto hao na kwenda kuishi Urambo, Tabora.