Telangana: Engineering Student Allegedly Forced To Consume Pesticide By Former Lecturer, Dies; 2 Arrested
A 20-year-old engineering student in Telangana’s Peddapalli district was allegedly forced to consume pesticide by her former lecturer, who suspected her of becoming close to another man, NDTV reported. The case, which was initially treated as a suicide, was later investigated as a suspected murder, leading to the arrest of two men. The victim, Thandra Akshitarani, was pursuing a BTech degree in…
In Telangana’s Peddapalli district, a 20-year-old engineering student named Thandra Akshitarani allegedly fell victim to the actions of her former lecturer, Jetty Naveen Kumar. According to reports, Naveen suspected Akshitarani of developing close ties with another man, Bommakanti Ravi Kumar. On September 12, 2026, Naveen allegedly took Akshitarani against her will, forcing her to write a note accusing Ravi Kumar of sexual assault.
It is alleged that Naveen then compelled her to consume pesticide mixed with water, ultimately leading to her death on September 13. Initially classified as a suicide, the case was later investigated for potential murder. Two men, Naveen Kumar and Ravi Kumar, were arrested in connection with the incident.
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