Uttarakhand Police appointed Sampurna Nand Gairola to lead the investigation into the death of Parupudi Radha Gayatri.
A murder case under Section 103(1) was registered against the victim's husband, Sricharan Somayajula, on June 20.
The victim's family alleged persistent mental harassment and fear for her life leading up to the incident.
New investigators are examining claims regarding missing personal belongings and inconsistencies at the crime scene.